FERTILIZE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

fertilize

verb

Definition of fertilize

as in to enrich

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Recent Examples of fertilize Begin feeding once seedlings are actively growing—but don’t fertilize the seeds themselves—to provide nutrients that are depleted more quickly in pots. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 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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Paper bags block weeds, retain soil moisture, and decompose into organic matter that enriches the soil over time.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
This meant the next generations of stars, POP II and POP I, stars were progressively more metal-enriched.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of enrich

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Aftermarket devices that can boost or augment a vehicle’s native advanced driver assistance systems are the target of a new federal investigation this week.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026
There is also ample storage, augmented by a big walk-in pantry.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of augment

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As Broward County Public Schools reach record-low enrollment alongside other major metropolitan districts across the state, school districts have a limited bandwidth to supplement the work of the councils.

— Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
That data can supplement the CIT’s primary identification functions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of supplement

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In August, Bonnaroo, the beloved Tennessee festival, was canceled to take a break and fortify the grounds after back to back years of heavy storms.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Residents stacked sandbags to fortify beachfront shops and evacuated their homes in some coastal areas on Thursday.

— Eugene Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of fortify

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While such gifts can help to reinforce certain values, Pennington says that is not the only reason more people are choosing not to wait until after they’re gone to give away money.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Anton’s investment in The Creatives reinforces the financial strength of the group and provides additional access to equity financing.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of reinforce

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Instead of sugar or salt, this scalp scrub counts on apricot seed to exfoliate and menthol to purify.

— Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026
There are many easy and cost-effective ways to purify water, such as boiling, filtration and treating with chemical disinfectants.

— Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of purify

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The brand is best known for its bestselling $38 HoliRoots Hair Oil, which features ingredients such as ashwagandha, dashmool and castor oil to strengthen strands and promote hair growth.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
Zachary Krevor, Stratolaunch’s president and CEO, said the 777 will strengthen the company’s ability to meet customer demand.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 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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