fertilize — to add substances to soil to make it more fertile and productive
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to add substances to soil to make it more fertile and productive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɜːrtəlaɪz/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother fertilizes her tomato plants with coffee grounds and eggshells.
- The couple went to a clinic to fertilize the egg through IVF treatment.
- He forgot to fertilize his garden and now his vegetables look as sad as his cooking skills.
fertilize
VERB[/ˈfɜːrtəlaɪz/]
to add substances to soil to make it more fertile and productive
to add substances to soil to make it more fertile and productive
They fertilized the soil so completely — the entire region recovered from years of food shortages.
Fertilize the land — make it vital — and secure the community's long-term survival.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'fertilis' (fertile, fruitful), a term used by ancient Romans to describe productive land. The suffix '-ize' was added in English to create a verb meaning 'to make fertile or productive'.
Breakdown
fertil- (from Latin fertilis, meaning fertile or productive) + -ize (suffix meaning 'to make' or 'to cause to become')
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📝Examples
“My grandmother fertilizes her tomato plants with coffee grounds and eggshells.”
“The couple went to a clinic to fertilize the egg through IVF treatment.”
“He forgot to fertilize his garden and now his vegetables look as sad as his cooking skills.”
“Scientists are studying how to fertilize plants in space for future Mars missions.”
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