FERTILIZE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

fertilize

verb

Definition of fertilize

as in to enrich

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Recent Examples of fertilize Pancho often took him there, teaching Óscar when to fertilize and how to identify deadly fungus. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Those nutrients fertilize the tundra, which attracts the reindeer, who in turn attract predators like the Arctic fox. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Otherwise, fertilize once a year in early spring with a bit of 10-10-10 fertilizer to the base of the plant. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026 Keep the new plants moist, and fertilize monthly March through October. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fertilize

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To join the family business or become a postal worker or plumber to support and enrich their communities.

— Kiryn Hoffman, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
This has enriched its atmosphere with calcium, lithium, and sodium, and the team's model suggests this would have led WD J1330+6435 to adopt a green hue.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of enrich

Verb

There is a naturalistic aesthetic to the film, augmented by the locations, the costumes and the hair and makeup design.

— Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Enabling that mode augments the on-device scam detection first shipped in March 2025, adding cloud analysis run in Google’s Private AI Compute environment.

— Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of augment

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There’s a gleaming hospital and a string of new downtown spots to supplement The Bar, the beloved dive that was supposedly among the inspirations for the Patch Café in the TV series Landman, which is set here.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
There isn’t much salary cap or draft capital for the team to maneuver in order to supplement the squad.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of supplement

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The dispute unfolds as North Korea fortifies the already heavily armed frontier and both sides trade accusations, with diplomacy stalled and Seoul’s military vowing a firm response.

— Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
The shampoo nourishes the scalp with panthenol and niacinamide, while the conditioner fortifies strands with lipids for thicker-looking hair that resists breakage.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of fortify

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Mental health experts have voiced concerns about chatbots’ sycophancy, lack of clinical nuance, and ability to reinforce delusional beliefs.

— Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Kim Yo Jong, widely viewed as the second most powerful official in Pyongyang, made the statement after visiting frontline areas where soldiers are reinforcing the border.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of reinforce

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This allows technicians to irradiate target materials, separate the isotopes, purify the final product, and package it for transport under one roof.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Below, take a peek at the best still-available Dyson Prime Day deals, ranging from cordless stick vacuums to purifying tower fans.

— Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of purify

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The goal is to strengthen leadership skills and explore key topics, including entrepreneurship, innovation, change management, communication and self-promotion.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Low pressure strengthening off the Carolina coast will gradually move northward, while high pressure remains anchored to our north.

— Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of strengthen

Verb

The protocol provides details on decontaminating clothing and equipment after caving.

— Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026
Those exhibiting suspicious symptoms had samples taken and sent to a laboratory for analysis, the ministry said on Saturday, adding that the vessel was also decontaminated.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of decontaminate

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