past and past participle
Made something better, more interesting, or more valuable by adding something useful or valuable.
Travel enriched her understanding of other cultures.
The discussion was enriched by several local voices.
American English
How to pronounce enriched
verb · adjectiveB2
ihnRIHCHT
/ɪnˈɹɪʧt̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of enrich
Made something better, more interesting, or more valuable by adding something useful or valuable.
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past and past participle
Added nutrients to soil or food, making it better for plants or people.
The company enriched the flour with iron and vitamins.
The soil was enriched with compost before planting.
past and past participle
Made a person or organization richer, especially by giving them money or valuable property.
The deal enriched a few investors.
The officials were accused of having enriched themselves with public money.
Good to know
In “enriched themselves,” the phrase often suggests gaining money in a selfish or unfair way.
participial adjective
Improved or made more valuable by having something useful added.
Enriched flour contains added iron and vitamins.
The museum offers an enriched experience for children.
Useful expressions
to make someone's life better, more interesting, or more meaningful
Music has enriched her life.
to make oneself richer, often in a selfish or unfair way
He used his position to enrich himself.