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to fertilize
01
to increase productivity of the soil by spreading suitable substances on it
Transitive: to fertilize a plant or soil
Examples
Gardeners fertilize their vegetable patches with compost to enrich the soil with nutrients.
They fertilize their lawns with a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy grass growth.
02
to introduce male reproductive cells into the female reproductive system for reproduction
Transitive: to fertilize animal eggs
Examples
The veterinarian helped fertilize the cow through artificial insemination.
Farmers often fertilize their livestock to increase breeding success.
Lexical Tree
fertilizable
fertilize
fertil
