enriched; enriching; enriches
: 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
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They tried to enrich themselves at the expense of the poor.
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He used manure to enrich the soil.
The drink is enriched with vitamin C.
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Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Foxx’s ability to incorporate impressions—of celebrities like Mike Tyson, Jay Z, Katt Williams, Dave Chappelle, and even Donald Trump—into his storytelling showcased his comedic genius but also enriched the overall special.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
Still, the technology holds significant promise for creating interactive experiences that acknowledge historical complexity and enrich our understanding of the past.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
His posturing defensiveness gave way to a complete collapse of self-worth, enriching the scene.
—Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Enrich.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enrich. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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enrich
verb
en·rich
in-ˈrich 
1
: to make rich or richer
enrich the mind
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
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