enrich

verb

en·​rich in-ˈrich How to pronounce enrich (audio)
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 noun

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.
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The coordinated red carpet moment also served as a reminder of the ways in which the singer enriches her daughter’s life with fashion to sentimental ends. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2025 Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/AP What To Know Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has ruled out the possibility of reaching a deal with the U.S. unless Iran's right to enrich uranium is formally recognized, according to the semi-official Tasnim news Agency. Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025 As natural resources are depleted, competition over the limited forests that remain will intensify, the value of logs will increase, and the proceeds will continue to perpetuate conflicts and enrich bad actors. Justyna Gudzowska, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2025 According to the Associated Press, as of mid-May, Iran has amassed over 900 pounds of uranium enriched up to 60%, which is just below the 90% needed to produce weapons. Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for enrich

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of enrich was in the 14th century

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“Enrich.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enrich. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

enrich

verb
en·​rich in-ˈrich How to pronounce enrich (audio)
1
: to make rich or richer
enrich the mind
2
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 noun

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