How to Use enrich in a Sentence

enrich

verb
  • They tried to enrich themselves at the expense of the poor.
  • He used manure to enrich the soil.
  • The drink is enriched with vitamin C.
  • How can I enrich my vocabulary?
  • This solid serum is enriched with squalane to retain moisture.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Cover crops are grown not to be harvested but to enrich the soil and hold it in place; terraces slow the downhill flow of water.
    Moises Velasquez-Manoff, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2022
  • This product is enriched with a ton of ingredients including argan oil that works to repair your locks.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Tree roots and debris create habitat, enrich soil, and shade seedlings and Santa Clara Creek.
    Tammy Webber and Martha Irvine, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2022
  • In this recipe, the onion, celery and garlic hit the oven with the beef because these aromatic vegetables will lend their essence to the broth and enrich the stew.
    Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Adding compost to your lawn, garden, or flower beds helps to enrich the soil, increase important nutrients, and even suppress plant diseases.
    Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Let Batman be the guy to keep things grounded; Superman’s flicks should be allowed to soar and enrich imaginations.
    Graeme McMillan, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Plus, it’s enriched with calcium and vitamins A, D, and B12.
    Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Frequently Asked Questions An easy way to enrich any gift is by including a handwritten card.
    Erika Veurink, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Unlike plastic decor, these natural materials will also break down over time, enriching your soil and reducing waste.
    Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
  • In general, the first week of the month is an excellent time to network, join a new club, seek out new connections, and stumble into new social arrangements that will enrich your life.
    Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2024
  • The network of mycelia does the work of the fungus, breaking down dead plants and other organic matter to enrich the soil and releasing their chemical components to nourish plants.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2022
  • Abuse of status: Some consuls abused their positions to enrich themselves, evade law enforcement or advance political agendas.
    ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Supporters of maintaining such policies say students of all racial groups benefit: diverse campuses enrich education for all.
    Mike Damiano, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Critics say the system has been abused by UMNO elites to enrich themselves, with large contracts often given directly to cronies.
    Eileen Ng, ajc, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Rafa has enriched and brought so much joy to our lives.
    Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
  • Rafa has enriched and brought so much joy to our lives.
    Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
  • But while keeping the skeleton intact, the goal is to take what’s in the comics and enrich and deepen it.
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 25 Oct. 2023
  • That base is then enriched with coconut milk and brightened with a squeeze of lime juice.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2023
  • There are so many ways to give back to others that also can enrich your life.
    Todd Sixt, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Our Test Kitchen added onions, carrots, red wine, and beef broth to enrich the sauce and add flavor to our beef short ribs recipe.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Baker now sees the show and the game as companions that enrich each other.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2023
  • This rich mussel dish is all about the broth, which is enriched with heavy cream and spiked with hard cider to brighten it up and give it backbone.
    Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Over time, that leaf litter is consumed by microorganisms to enrich the soil for plants’ roots.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 20 Nov. 2022
  • Perhaps the path ahead is a greater focus on unique standalone stories that enrich the universe in their own ways.
    Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2022
  • Here’s something to buzz about: Using coffee grounds to enrich houseplants can be a win-win.
    Katy Spratte Joyce, ELLE Decor, 24 Aug. 2023

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