FERTILIZES Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

fertilizes

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present tense third-person singular of fertilize

as in enriches

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Spending has been helped by a strong stock market, which reflects enthusiasm over the prospects for artificial intelligence and which enriches wealthy investors and gives them more money to buy things with.

— Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of enriches

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The experience unfolds almost like a graphic novel, with each layer revealing polar bear artwork that reinforces the company's message of dependable, environmentally conscious power.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
While the report largely reinforces the National Transportation Safety Board’s conclusions, the civilian investigation was broader and the NTSB focused on years of warning signs missed by the Federal Aviation Administration.

— Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

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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
The addition of cotton and raw material-producing countries like Egypt and Ethiopia further fortifies a strong sourcing platform that already includes manufacturing giants India and China.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

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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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The question is whether an exclusive relationship strengthens the business without restricting its ability to grow beyond it.

— Sanjay Ghare, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
The brand’s core technology, NIA 114, strengthens the skin barrier and boosts the performance of other active ingredients.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

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