fertilizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of fertilize
as in enriches

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  1. enriches
  2. augments
  3. reinforces
  4. fortifies
  5. purifies
  6. strengthens
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  • Hayu, a global reality TV hub from NBCUniversal, enriches Sky's extensive catalogue.
    — John Archer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • However, reading Homer’s epic probably enriches the experience of viewing The Odyssey and deepens your understanding of adaptation and artistic interpretation.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026
Definition of enriches
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  • Technology that augments humans spreads prosperity, but technology built to imitate and substitute for them concentrates it.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
  • Johnny Moreno’s video and projection design artfully augments the production’s imaginative world.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of augments
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  • This scale of disruption reinforces the need for leaders and teams to continually learn and adapt.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Each episode gives Ossoff new material and reinforces the argument Kemp and Dooley made during the runoff that Republicans needed a political newcomer without a long record.
    — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of reinforces
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  • Inside, soy proteins repair and strengthen, copper peptides stimulate keratin production–aka the protein that fortifies and minimizes frizz–and pro-B vitamins amplify fullness.
    — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 25 June 2026
  • The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Definition of fortifies
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  • 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
  • The disposable wand purifies red, white and sparkling wines while enhancing the natural taste, aroma and color of the wine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Definition of purifies
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  • Pre-workout supplements increase energy and athletic performance acutely, while collagen strengthens connective tissue and helps prevent injury over time.
    — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026
  • Budson explained that reading facial expressions, body language and tone of voice strengthens connections between brain cells and helps build new ones.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of strengthens
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