verb
enrich
ihn-RIHCH
verb
1
To make wealthier.
"The discovery of oil enriched the small nation almost overnight."
2
To improve the quality or value of something, often by adding something to it.
"Traveling abroad really enriched her understanding of other cultures."
"Compost enriches the soil with nutrients."
3
(technical) To increase the concentration of a particular substance, especially a specific isotope in nuclear fuel.
"The facility enriches uranium for use in power plants."
How to Use Enrich
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo add value or richness to something — money, quality, nutrients, or (in science) a particular substance.
Common pairings
enrich the soil
enrich your life
enriched uranium
enrich our understanding
Word Forms
enriched past tense, enriches singular
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Etymology
From Old French enrichir, built from en- ("to make") plus riche ("rich").