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- pronunciation:
- ihn
rIch
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
enriches, enriching, enriched |
| definition 1: |
to increase the wealth of.
Poachers enrich themselves while reducing the number of these animals to near extinction.The new director hoped to enrich the company with an innovative product line.- synonyms:
- aggrandize
- antonyms:
- impoverish
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| definition 2: |
to provide with an increased quantity of any valuable or desirable thing or quality.
The teacher enriched the students' understanding of philosophy.The milk is enriched with vitamin D.- synonyms:
- enhance
- antonyms:
- deprive, impoverish, rob
- similar words:
- ameliorate, better, elevate, fortify, heighten, improve, increase, upgrade
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| definition 3: |
to cause to be more interesting, important, or rewarding.
They enriched the school's curriculum by adding more art and music.I have always found that reading enriches my life.- synonyms:
- enhance
- similar words:
- ameliorate, better, improve, sweeten, upgrade
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| definition 4: |
to increase the attractiveness of, as by decoration.
- synonyms:
- decorate, embellish, enhance
- similar words:
- adorn, improve, ornament, sweeten
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| related words: |
aggrandize, complete, embellish, manure, round out |
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| derivations: |
enrichingly (adv.), enrichment (n.) |
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