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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With interactive exhibits, live animal demonstrations (such as a raptor free flight), and beautifully curated desert gardens, the museum provides an enriching experience for visitors of all ages. Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025 Traditional autumnal palettes are enriched with unexpected combinations and meaningful color stories. Angela Lei, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 An industry marred by hype and manipulation won’t make it into the mainstream if the president treats it as another Trump University-style quick-buck scheme for enriching himself. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025 As for the ingredients, the 100% cruelty-free formula is enriched with high-grade skincare components, including vitamin E and hyaluronic acid, both of which will keep your skin nice and hydrated throughout the day (and as a dry skinned gal, this is music to my ears). Denise Primbet, Glamour, 16 Mar. 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 27 Mar. 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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