enrich
verb
Simple meaning
To make rich or richer.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɛnˈɹɪtʃ
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Definition
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verb
transitive
To make (someone or something) rich or richer. [from 14th c.]
Make wealthy or richer
“The oil boom enriched a lot of local people.”
transitive
To add nutrients to foodstuffs; to fortify.
transitive
To add nutrients or fertilizer to the soil; to fertilize. [from 17th c.]
transitive
To enhance.
transitive
To adorn, ornate more richly. [from 17th c.]
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To make (someone or something) rich or richer. [from 14th c.]
Used this way, enrich is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use enrich
- “The oil boom enriched a lot of local people.”verb
- “The experience enriched her understanding.”verb
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