CEFR B2

fertilize

verb

Meaning

Add nutrients to soil or plants to encourage healthy growth, or unite male and female reproductive cells to initiate the development of an embryo.

Examples

Farmers must fertilize their fields every spring to ensure a high crop yield.
In many flowering plants, bees help fertilize the blossoms by transferring pollen.

Synonyms: feed, enrich, impregnate

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fertilize (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈfɜːrtəlaɪz/

Definition

Add nutrients to soil or plants to encourage healthy growth, or unite male and female reproductive cells to initiate the development of an embryo.

Examples

Farmers must fertilize their fields every spring to ensure a high crop yield.
In many flowering plants, bees help fertilize the blossoms by transferring pollen.
The laboratory team attempted to fertilize the egg cells using advanced medical techniques.

How to Use fertilize

fertilize with (prepositional phrase): using a specific substance to provide nutrients — "You should fertilize the lawn with organic compost."
fertilize [something] (collocation): transitive use with a plant or soil object — "It is best to fertilize your houseplants during the growing season."

Synonyms of fertilize

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