单词	fertilize
释义	fertilize verb fer·​til·​ize ˈfər-tə-ˌlīz  fertilized; fertilizing transitive verb : to make fertile: such as a : to apply a fertilizer to fertilize land b : to cause the fertilization of fertilizable ˈfər-tə-ˌlī-zə-bəl  adjective Example Sentences A single sperm fertilizes an egg. Bees fertilize plants as they collect nectar from flowers. He fertilizes the lawn every year. The soil is so rich there is no need to fertilize. Recent Examples on the Web The program will make funding more widely available for situations involving nitrate contamination, which has become a problem particularly in rural areas of Wisconsin near large factory farms or those near farms that routinely fertilize crops. Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2022 Do not fertilize plants, as this increases the need for water. Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2022 Don’t fertilize, despite the presence of all manner of fertilizers on sale. Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Apr. 2022 Feed: About a month after planting sweet potatoes, fertilize with an organic fertilizer with phosphate and potassium to encourage root development. Christopher Michel, Country Living, 18 July 2022 After the seed comes up, fertilize your entire lawn at 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet. oregonlive, 2 Apr. 2022 Ask the Plant Clinic for advice on whether and when to fertilize particular plants. Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2022 Our choice for the best natural weed killer with fertilizer also supplies 9% nitrogen to help fertilize your lawn. Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2022 The researchers have also found that the gophers disperse their waste throughout their tunnels, which could help fertilize the soil. New York Times, 11 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1621, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing fertilize cross-fertilize cross-fertilize Kids Definition fertilize verb fer·​til·​ize ˈfər-tə-ˌlīz  fertilized; fertilizing : to make fertile or more fertile a fertilized egg Workers fertilized the garden with nutrients. fertilize verb as in to enrich Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance enrich purify augment fortify supplement decontaminate reinforce strengthen lard refine clean cleanse improve leach richen flush pasteurize purge distill reenforce filter clarify better enhance distil condense concentrate compact Antonyms & Near Antonyms dilute cut weaken extend soil adulterate thin lace load contaminate water down infect pollute poison spoil dirty defile taint sophisticate foul befoul sully corrupt envenom See More
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