# enrich

/ɛnˈɹɪtʃ/ (US) · /ɛnɹˈɪtʃ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/enrich
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

to improve the quality of something by adding more of what it needs. You can use this for food, soil, or even your own mind and life.

For teachers: to improve or enhance the quality, value, or power of something by adding specific components. In a technical context, it refers to increasing the proportion of a particular isotope or ingredient within a substance.

## Examples

- Reading books can enrich your mind and your vocabulary.
- Farmers often add compost to the soil to enrich it with the nutrients needed for a healthy harvest.
- The curriculum is designed to enrich the students' educational experience by integrating practical laboratory work with theoretical physics and advanced mathematics.

## Usage notes

- The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. In technical contexts, it is frequently used in the passive voice.

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