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Meaning of fertilize
to make soil or land more fertile
Etymology of fertilize
The word "fertilize" comes from the Latin words "fertilis," meaning fertile, and the suffix "-ize," which forms a verb
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the process of making soil more fertile for crops
Synonyms
enrich
nourish
cultivate
irrigate
water
manure
sow
plant
inseminate
impregnate
fructify
fecundate
germinate
sprout
bloom
flourish
thrive
prosper
regenerate
rejuvenate
revitalize
energize
stimulate
activate
animate
vitalize
invigorate
fortify
strengthen
enrichen
Definitions
- To make soil or land more fertile by adding substances such as manure or chemical fertilizers
- * To make something such as an egg or a plant cell able to develop or grow
Usage Examples
- The farmer used organic compost to fertilize the soil before planting the new crop
- * The gardener applied a balanced fertilizer to fertilize the roses and promote healthy growth
Antonyms
deplete
exhaust
drain
impoverish
deteriorate
degenerate
devastate
destroy
harm
hurt
injure
damage
sterilize
barren
unproductive
infertile
barrenness
desolate
bleak
barrenly
waste
spoil
pollute
contaminate