enrich
pronunciation
How to pronounce enrich in British English:
UK [ɪnˈrɪtʃ]
How to pronounce enrich in American English:
US [ɪnˈrɪtʃ]
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- Verb:
- make better or improve in quality
- make wealthy or richer
Word Origin
- enrich (v.)
- late 14c., "to make wealthy," from Old French enrichir "enrich, enlarge," from en- "make, put in" (see en- (1)) + riche "rich" (see rich). Figurative sense "supply with abundance of something desirable" is from 1590s. Meaning "to fertilize" is from c. 1600. Scientific sense of "to increase the abundance of a particular isotope in some material" is first attested 1945. Related: Enriched; enriching.
Example
- 1. Some authors believe the new technologies can enrich books .
- 2. As you enrich the lives of others you enrich your own .
- 3. Single girls and couples should know how much toys can enrich their lives .
- 4. Remember that we are fortunate to have access to tools that enrich our lives .
- 5. And they have started using their histories to enrich their brands and deepen their relationships with customers .