C1verbeducationemotions
US/ɪnˈrɪtʃ/
UK/ɪnˈrɪtʃ/
to make something better, fuller or more valuable by adding something to it
In context
Reading a few pages every night has really enriched my vocabulary.
Traveling to new places can enrich your life in ways you don't expect.
This rice is enriched with vitamins and iron for growing children.
Words that go with enrich
verb + noun
- enrich your lifeLearning to play an instrument can enrich your life at any age.
- enrich the experienceGood guides really enrich the experience of visiting old temples.
- enrich the soilFarmers add animal manure to enrich the soil naturally.
verb + preposition
- enriched withThe soil was enriched with compost before we planted the vegetables.
adverb + verb
- greatly enrichStudents from other countries greatly enrich class discussions.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I want to enrich by doing business.Correct: I want to get rich by doing business.