fertilize


Definition: Meaning of, fertilize in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈfəːtɪlʌɪz /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
fertilize fertilized fertilized
Present Participle Third Person Singular
fertilizing fertilizes
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  1. to make new animal or plant life develop
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  2. to put fertilizer on the soil to make plants grow
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fertilize used in phrases

  • cross-fertilize (verb)
    1. to combine the male sex cells from one type of plant with female sex cells from another
    2. to influence someone or something with ideas from other areas
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