fertilize

/fəˈtɪəraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to add fertilizer to (soil) in order to promote plant growth

“She fertilized the garden with a bag of organic fertilizer.”

2. verb

to provide with nourishment or promote the growth of

“This season of drought will cause farmers to have to fertilize their crops more often.”

3. noun

the act of adding fertilizer

“The process of fertilizing the field was time-consuming but essential.”

Synonyms

  • manulist
  • manure
  • nutrate

Antonyms

  • deplete
  • deprive