FERTILIZE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

fertilize

verb

Definition of fertilize

as in to enrich

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Recent Examples of fertilize Do not fertilize the plant or prune away the wilted stems because both cause even more stress to the plant. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 July 2026 Find out why, when, and how to fertilize petunias in containers, as well as the best fertilizers to use and how to adjust for petunias grown in the ground in beds. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026 When to Fertilize a Peace Lily The best time to fertilize a peace lily is during spring and summer when the days are longer, and the plant is receiving more sunlight. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026 For example, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a specialized form of IVF in which time-lapse images of sperm moving in a petri dish help clinicians select those believed to be most likely to fertilize an egg. — Edna Bonhomme, Scientific American, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fertilize

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The laboratory also modernized Thermal Diffusion Isotopic Separation (TDIS), allowing the gases themselves to be enriched directly.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
Defense attorney Megan Foster argued that Doherty hadn’t used the scheme to enrich herself.

— Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026

Definition of enrich

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The two panels will be installed on Orion's exterior, and will augment the spacecraft's existing communications systems.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 July 2026
Technology that augments humans spreads prosperity, but technology built to imitate and substitute for them concentrates it.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of augment

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If the Heat prefers to add a natural point guard to supplement Davion Mitchell and Dru Smith, options include Russell Westbrook, combo guard Gabe Vincent, Cam Payne and Aaron Holiday.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Skillsets can supplement the wide receiver corps if an emergency elevation is required.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of supplement

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New Orleans residents prepared for Bertha's arrival by fortifying their properties with sandbags, and many boat owners in the region moved their vessels out of docks located along the coast to safer locations.

— Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Iran began fortifying the entrances and building a secure perimeter surrounding the entire mountain and Natanz in 2025, according to the Institute for Science and International Security.

— Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of fortify

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Normal strategy in disaster situations is boiling water to purify it but this uses valuable fuel resources.

— Simon Heptinstall, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
Next, the raw material is handed over to Talga Group, a specialist firm that purifies the recycled feedstock into pristine, battery-grade graphite.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

Definition of purify

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Rohlfing has also pledged to strengthen core county services, including public safety, infrastructure and public works, while promoting a more business-friendly environment to attract and retain employers.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
The local manufacturing requirement is intended to strengthen Greece’s domestic defence sector while reducing dependence on foreign suppliers over the long term.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Definition of strengthen

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The traditional boundaries between work and life dissolved as workers tried to maintain productivity through economic upheaval, all while decontaminating groceries and managing their children’s online classes.

— Tess Lawrence, Harvard Business Review, 1 July 2026
The wire seals certify a vessel had either been decontaminated and inspected for invasive species or was last launched in the Lake Tahoe basin, agency officials said in a news release.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

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