fertilizes

verb

Definition of fertilizesnext
present tense third-person singular of fertilize
as in enriches

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  1. enriches
  2. augments
  3. reinforces
  4. strengthens
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  • By developing these habits, leaders can create a workplace culture that enriches retention, boosts productivity and enhances employee satisfaction.
    Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The production enriches the song with an enveloping rhythm that combines Afro-Caribbean rhythms with subtle details that accentuate the lyrical narrative and invite you to let yourself be carried away by the music.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of enriches
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  • Old Master art, religious or not, augments all kinds of Christmas décor by adding the patina of vintage values.
    Brian T. Allen, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Machine learning complements the cruise control, and evasive-steering assist augments the forward collision warning system.
    Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of augments
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  • Covering such varied stories reinforces the importance of empathy and understanding in storytelling.
    Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This approach ensures that the podcast reinforces the company's core values and mission in a way that resonates with employees.
    Fatima Zaidi, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of reinforces
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  • As Harvard Business Review notes, leaders who regularly reflect on their experiences gain self-awareness, which strengthens decision-making and leadership effectiveness.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Leaders in Washington should also pursue a proactive and affirmative agenda that builds our domestic fabrication and packaging capacity, strengthens our research and design ecosystem, and creates new demand for Made-in-America chips at home and overseas.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of strengthens
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