Enrich: meaning, definitions and examples

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enrich

 

[ ษชnหˆrษชtสƒ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

knowledge

To improve or enhance the quality or value of something by adding desirable qualities.

Synonyms

augment, enhance, improve.

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Word Description / Examples
enrich

Often used to describe making something more valuable or satisfying, especially in a cultural or intellectual sense.

  • Reading literature can enrich your understanding of different cultures.
  • Traveling to new places enriches your life with diverse experiences.
enhance

Typically used when talking about improving the quality or performance of something.

  • The new lighting system will enhance the ambiance of the room.
  • She took a course to enhance her public speaking skills.
improve

A general term for making something better in any aspect, from quality to performance.

  • He is working hard to improve his grades.
  • The medicine is designed to improve your health.
augment

Commonly used in more technical or formal contexts, often when referring to increasing something in size, number, or degree.

  • The company plans to augment its workforce by hiring additional staff.
  • The software was augmented with new features.

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.
Context #2 | Verb

food

To add nutrients or vitamins to food to make it more nutritious.

Synonyms

boost, fortify, strengthen.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • Reading books can enrich your mind.
  • Adding spices will enrich the flavor of the dish.
fortify

Typically used in contexts involving strengthening something to protect it against attack or damage, often used metaphorically for emotional or mental strength.

  • They decided to fortify the walls of the castle.
  • She drank a glass of orange juice to fortify herself before the exam.
strengthen

Best used for discussing making something stronger or more effective over time, in both physical and metaphorical senses.

  • Regular exercise will strengthen your muscles.
  • The agreement will strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
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.

  • Drinking coffee can boost your energy levels.
  • The new marketing strategy helped boost sales.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enriquecer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเฅƒเคฆเฅเคง เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bereichern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memperkaya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฑะฐะณะฐั‡ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wzbogaciฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฑŠใ‹ใซใ™ใ‚‹ (yutaka ni suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enrichir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enriquecer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zenginleลŸtirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’๋ถ€ํ•˜๊ฒŒ ํ•˜๋‹ค (pungbuhage hada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุซุฑุงุก (ithra')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obohatit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obohatiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธฐๅฏŒ (fฤ“ngfรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obogatiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ auรฐga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะนั‹ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (gamdidreba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™nginlษ™ลŸdirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: rich, richer, riches, richness.

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.