FERTILIZE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

fertilize

verb

Definition of fertilize

as in to enrich

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Recent Examples of fertilize Gardeners should fertilize plants before adding mulch, according to master gardener Danielle Sherwood. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 19 Oct. 2026 With the arrival of fall, Wilson is getting ready to prune what’s left of the plants, fertilize the soil, lay down some straw and netting, and wait out the wintry weather. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 But don’t fertilize once your mums form flower buds, says Enfield. — Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2026 Pancho often took him there, teaching Óscar when to fertilize and how to identify deadly fungus. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fertilize

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Verb

Park district crews will till the smashed pumpkins into the garden plots to enrich the soil.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
The wash is also enriched with Japanese rice powder, which gently sloughs off daily buildup for more radiant skin.

— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of enrich

Verb

The original tracklist is augmented by a full recording of the band’s 1977 show at Oakland Coliseum Arena, filmed by teen bootlegger Reinhard Hohlwein.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
The governor also urged national lawmakers to pass a federal film and television incentive, which could augment states’ efforts to bolster local production.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of augment

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Meanwhile, amid consolidation and the collapse of the pre-sales model, indies continue to fortify themselves.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2026
Poehler urged residents to fortify their entire property, not only walls facing the water but also garages, back doors and patios.

— Claire Wang, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of fortify

Verb

Rather than demolishing and starting again, the team kept the historic walls standing, reinforced every one of them, and dug beneath to take the foundations deeper.

— Lucas Oliver Mill, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2026
The event gave the community a chance to dispose of Halloween pumpkins in an eco-friendly way that would keep them out of landfills and also help reinforce the soil.

— David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of reinforce

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The bubbles deliver oxygen and other gases that naturally purify water and eliminate bad bacteria.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
At London’s Clarify Clinics, founder Yael Cohen has developed the controversial Clari Procedure, a patented two-hour IV treatment that claims to purify the blood plasma.

— Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of purify

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The formula is designed to deliver dramatic volume and length in just one coat, and it’s infused with hydrolyzed collagen, biotin, and peptides to strengthen the lashes.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
The former minister of defense, foreign affairs and finance refuses to join any government dependent on the Arab parties, arguing that a minority government will be short-lived and will only strengthen Netanyahu.

— Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of strengthen

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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

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