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
Examples of enrich in a Sentence
They tried to enrich themselves at the expense of the poor.
How can I enrich my vocabulary?
He used manure to enrich the soil.
The drink is enriched with vitamin C.
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Annika Pham, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
The theatrical component would include backend participation, potentially further enriching the deal.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
This blend of leisure and innovation enriches community life, fostering a sense of collective participation in the city’s ongoing transformation.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
My goal is to open doors, make wine country more inclusive, and ensure that every guest leaves feeling enriched, inspired, and truly welcomed.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enrich
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“Enrich.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enrich. Accessed 20 Apr. 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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