enriched; enriching; enriches
: 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
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He used manure to enrich the soil.
The drink is enriched with vitamin C.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
One review of human intervention studies observed decreases in abdominal fat with a diet enriched in the monounsaturated fat oleic acid.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
To learn more about how fraudsters around the globe use paper mills to enrich themselves and harm scientific research, read the full version.
—Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025
This diverse group generously offers their time and expertise on a voluntary or occasional basis, significantly enriching the PhotoVogue community.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
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enrich
verb
en·rich
in-ˈrich 
1
: to make rich or richer
enrich the mind
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
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