enrich

verb

en·​rich in-ˈrich 

en-

enriched; enriching; enriches

transitive verb

: to make rich or richer especially by the addition or increase of some desirable quality, attribute, or ingredient

the experience will enrich your life

: such as

a

: to add beauty to : adorn

b

: to enhance the taste of

butter will enrich the sauce

c

: to make (a soil) more fertile

d

: to improve the nutritive value of (a food) by adding nutrients (such as vitamins or amino acids) and especially by restoring part of the nutrients lost in processing

enriched flour

e

: to process so as to add or increase the proportion of a desirable ingredient

enriched uranium

enriched natural gas

enricher noun

enrichment

in-ˈrich-mənt 

en-

noun

Synonyms

• ameliorate
• amend
• better
• enhance
• help
• improve
• meliorate
• perfect
• refine
• upgrade

Examples of enrich in a Sentence

They tried to enrich themselves at the expense of the poor.

How can I enrich my vocabulary?

He used manure to enrich the soil.

The drink is enriched with vitamin C.

Recent Examples on the Web

Bike shops are an important part of enriching the cycling experience for people and communities. —Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024

Planning carefully and incorporating minimalism into your everyday life can enrich your lifestyle without dampening your budget. —Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024

By enriching its diverse programming, SIP aspires to attract an even larger audience of visitors and musicians while preserving an intimate crowd size that nurtures a sense of community. —Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

That is, as time goes on, a system will grow more diverse and complex, enriched in the functions needed for survival, through a kind of natural selection. —Paul Voosen, science.org, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French enrichir, enricher, from en- + riche rich

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

enrich

verb

en·​rich in-ˈrich 

1

: to make rich or richer

enrich the mind

2

: adorn, ornament

3

a

: to make (soil) more fertile

b

: to improve the value of (food) for nutrition by adding vitamins and minerals in processing

c

: to increase the proportion of a desirable ingredient

enriched uranium

enriched natural gas

enrichment

-mənt 

noun