enrich

verb

in-ˈrich How to pronounce enrich (audio)
Definition of enrichnext
1
as in to improve
to make better a truly great book can enrich your life

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2
as in to adorn
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming the church's magnificent interior is enriched with stunningly beautiful murals

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Recent Examples of enrich Advertisement Whether the arrangement will ultimately improve the lives of ordinary Venezuelans or merely enrich a privileged elite remains unclear. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026 Ilham Aliyev continued his father’s dictatorial legacy, imprisoning his critics and enriching his family and cronies, while polishing his country’s image by hosting Formula One events and the Eurovision Song Contest. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 At the same time, the partnership will enrich The Searchers slate. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 July 2026 For Popl to become the source of truth for event lead capture, the system needed to identify the person from a badge, enrich their data, verify the information and deliver it quickly enough to feel immediate. — Partner Content, Variety, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enrich
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrich
  1. improve
  2. adorn
  3. enhance
  4. decorate
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  • With the aim of producing an addition 200,000 degrees beyond the 1 million already projected for 2030, the university set goals to improve its graduation rates.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • Given the tools on show in the macOS beta closely match those on iOS, coupled with Apple’s push to unify as many of its operating system features, there will be some cross-platform data to improve this part of Siri AI.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
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  • It was set into an oval ring face adorned with blue enamel, diamonds and pearls.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Given his exploits for Spain in North America this summer, there’s an argument for him to once again be adorned with the accolade for being the sport’s best male player.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of adorn
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  • Andrew Reiter, founder of Shield AI, advocates for autonomous drones to enhance military safety by replacing soldiers in dangerous reconnaissance.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The chilliest option on this list, ice diving at Ultima Hotel Courchevel is a thrilling, health-boosting, and mood-enhancing water experience.
    — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhance
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  • Rupnik had been one of the most celebrated contemporary religious artists in the Catholic Church, designing stylized mosaics that decorate churches and basilicas around the world, including at Lourdes and the Vatican.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Behind the two men is an antique-style table with dragons decorating the legs, upon which sit two porcelain bird statues and a small pot filled with purple and white flowers.
    — Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
Definition of decorate

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