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单词 enrichments
释义

enrich

verb

en·​rich in-ˈrich How to pronounce enrich (audio)
en-
enriched; enriching; enriches

transitive verb

: 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
enrichment
in-ˈrich-mənt How to pronounce enrich (audio)
en-
noun

Synonyms

  • ameliorate
  • amend
  • better
  • enhance
  • help
  • improve
  • meliorate
  • perfect
  • refine
  • upgrade
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Example Sentences

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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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French enrichir, enricher, from en- + riche rich

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

enrich

verb

en·​rich in-ˈrich How to pronounce enrich (audio)
enriched; enriching
1
: to make rich or richer
2
: to improve the quality of food by adding vitamins and minerals
enriched flour
3
: to make more fertile
Farmers enrich soil with fertilizer.

enrichments

noun

plural of enrichment
as in enhancements

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • enhancements
  • improvements
  • flourishes
  • fineries
  • appliqués
  • embossments
  • embroideries
  • furbelows
  • filigrees
  • flounces
  • adornments
  • ornamentations
  • ruffles
  • ornaments
  • fripperies
  • decorations
  • embellishments
  • apparels
  • garnitures
  • garnishes
  • bells and whistles
  • frostings
  • trims
  • gilts
  • fal-lals
  • figures
  • beautifiers
  • fancyworks
  • caparisons
  • furnishings
  • setoffs
  • garnishments
  • trappings
  • glitters
  • bric-a-brac
  • frou-frous
  • emblazonries
  • patterns
  • chichis
  • blazonries
  • doodads
  • frills
  • foofaraws
  • embellishers
  • froufrous
  • designs
  • bedizenments
  • regalia

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • stains
  • scars
  • disfigurements
  • blots
  • defacements
  • blemishes
  • spots
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