fertilize

/fˈɜːtɪlˌaɪz/

/ˈfɝtəˌɫaɪz/

to fertilize

MAIN VERB

increase productivity of the soil by spreading suitable substances on it

synonyms : feed

to introduce male reproductive cells (sperm) into the female reproductive system to unite with the female reproductive cell (egg)

synonyms : fecundate

make fertile or productive

synonyms : fecundate

Examples

1. The sperm fertilizes the egg.

2. The male gamete fertilizes a female gamete.

3. In turn, the shrimp fertilize the algae

4. Then Julian's sperm will fertilize this egg.