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
plural -s
1
2
: the natural process by which sulfide-ore deposits gain additions of valuable metals through the descent of metalliferous solutions from the zone of oxidation and through their chemical reaction with the original sulfides below the level of underground water or below the depth to which atmospheric oxygen can penetrate
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Verb
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He used manure to enrich the soil.
The drink is enriched with vitamin C.
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Apple’s purpose, its North Star to ‘enrich lives,’ has survived through patent wars, revenue slowdowns, regulatory lawsuits, supply chain challenges, and massive economic and market shifts.
—Carmine Gallo, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The IPOs, in addition to enriching early investors, will infuse fresh cash into the companies.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 11 June 2026
Our goal is to enrich and unify the community and promote cultural engagement.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Building on this success, Korkmaz said the mill has further enriched this family with new casts, expanding the color range with greater depth and versatility.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
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“Enrich.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enrich. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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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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