Enrich: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ก
enrich
[ ษชnหrษชtส ]
knowledge
To improve or enhance the quality or value of something by adding desirable qualities.
Synonyms
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enrich |
Often used to describe making something more valuable or satisfying, especially in a cultural or intellectual sense.
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enhance |
Typically used when talking about improving the quality or performance of something.
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improve |
A general term for making something better in any aspect, from quality to performance.
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augment |
Commonly used in more technical or formal contexts, often when referring to increasing something in size, number, or degree.
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Examples of usage
- Reading books can enrich your knowledge.
- Traveling to different countries can enrich your cultural experience.
- Learning a new language can enrich your communication skills.
food
To add nutrients or vitamins to food to make it more nutritious.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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enrich |
Use this word when you want to talk about improving the quality or value of something, often in a cultural, intellectual, or material sense.
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fortify |
Typically used in contexts involving strengthening something to protect it against attack or damage, often used metaphorically for emotional or mental strength.
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strengthen |
Best used for discussing making something stronger or more effective over time, in both physical and metaphorical senses.
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boost |
This word is good for talking about increasing or improving something in a short-term or energetic way, often related to performance, economy, or confidence.
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Examples of usage
- Enriched flour has added nutrients like iron and folic acid.
- Enriched milk has added Vitamin D and calcium.
Translations
Translations of the word "enrich" in other languages:
๐ต๐น enriquecer
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฎเฅเคฆเฅเคง เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช bereichern
๐ฎ๐ฉ memperkaya
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฑะฐะณะฐััะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ wzbogaciฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฑใใซใใ (yutaka ni suru)
๐ซ๐ท enrichir
๐ช๐ธ enriquecer
๐น๐ท zenginleลtirmek
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ถํ๊ฒ ํ๋ค (pungbuhage hada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุซุฑุงุก (ithra')
๐จ๐ฟ obohatit
๐ธ๐ฐ obohatiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ไธฐๅฏ (fฤngfรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ obogatiti
๐ฎ๐ธ auรฐga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐะนััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แแแ (gamdidreba)
๐ฆ๐ฟ zษnginlษลdirmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ enriquecer
Etymology
The word 'enrich' originates from the Middle English word 'enrichen', which is derived from the Old French word 'enrichir', meaning 'to make rich'. The concept of enriching has been present in various cultures throughout history, with the idea of enhancing or adding value to something being a common theme.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #12,158, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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- 12160 gait
- 12161 attainable
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