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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For Jensen, moments like these can enrich the practices of both recording and listening.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, without the animal manure that farmers once used to enrich the soil, the farmers’ seedlings struggle to germinate.

— Ghada Abdulfattah, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of enrich

Verb

Heightened immigration enforcement, data privacy concerns and shifting policies at present can augment existing barriers to higher education and financial aid for these groups, according to researchers.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
That the stakes are high only augments the thrill of unlocking their working equation.

— Artforum, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of augment

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To supplement government aid during the surge, the Minneapolis Foundation collected millions of dollars from corporations based in the city.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
The river water will supplement the Prettyboy and Loch Raven reservoirs and serve parts of Baltimore City and County.

— Ellie Buckheit, Baltimore Sun, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of supplement

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The additional financing fortifies its position as one of two investors alongside the Ellison family controlling Paramount’s voting stock.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
CISOs invested billions of dollars fortifying corporate inboxes with secure email gateways (SEGs), enforcing strict DMARC policies and conducting continuous phishing simulations for employees.

— Firas Azmeh, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of fortify

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The experience reinforced her belief that Vancouver has plenty of animation talent, but still needs more infrastructure for independent creators.

— Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Its amino-acid complex helps smooth and strengthen strands from the inside out, while amaranth extract reinforces fragile hair and baobab extract helps improve elasticity and bounce.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 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

Verb

In this role, Baudry will lead Bobbi Brown’s global strategy, strengthening the brand’s distinctive equity, advancing innovation and creativity and deepening consumer engagement.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
The larger spread also strengthens hospitals’ incentive to choose costlier drugs and move treatment into 340B billing sites.

— Casey B. Mulligan, STAT, 8 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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