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enrich

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈrɪtʃ, ɛn-/

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Definition of enrich

verb

[with object]
  • 1improve or enhance the quality or value of:her exposure to museums enriched her life in France
  • (usually as adjective enriched) increase the proportion of a particular isotope in (an element), especially that of the fissile isotope U-235 in uranium, so as to make it more powerful or explosive:enriched uranium
  • 2make (someone) wealthy or wealthier:top party members had enriched themselves

Derivatives

enrichment

noun

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'make wealthy'): from Old French enrichir, from en- 'in' + riche 'rich'

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