Fertilize

/ˈfɜːrtɪlaɪz/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To make (soil or land) more fertile or productive by adding substances to it.

Farmers often fertilize their crops to ensure a good yield.

To introduce nutrients to (a plant) to promote growth.

You should fertilize your houseplants regularly to help them thrive.

To impregnate (an egg) with sperm.

The scientist observed the process by which sperm fertilize the egg.

From Latin 'fertilis', meaning 'fruitful, productive'.

fertilize the soil

To improve the soil's quality for better crop production.

fertilize ideas

To stimulate creativity or development of thoughts.

organic fertilization

Adding natural substances to enhance soil fertility.

fertility

The ability to produce offspring or yield.

fertile

Having the ability to produce abundant vegetation or crops.

manure

Animal dung used for fertilizing land.

To enhance or improve something significantly.

They really fertilized their business model to attract more customers.

To seed an idea or concept.

He fertilized the discussion with some innovative thoughts.