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Fertilise (Verb)

Meaning 1

Introduce semen into (a female).

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

  • In order to get pregnant, the couple decided to try and fertilise a released egg through sexual intercourse.
  • Sperm banks are often used to help single women or couples who are having difficulties fertilise an egg naturally.
  • The IVF clinic helped the couple fertilise an egg in the lab before transferring it to the womb.
  • Researchers are studying methods to fertilise an egg using a reduced amount of sperm to help those dealing with male infertility.
  • Fertilise release occurs naturally when sperm meets an egg during the fertile window in the menstrual cycle.

Synonyms

  • Inseminate
  • Fertilize
  • Fecundate

Hypernyms

  • Change
  • Alter
  • Modify

Hyponyms

  • Pollenate
  • Cross-pollinate
  • Cross-fertilise
  • Knock Up
  • Impregnate
  • Cross-fertilize
  • Pollinate
  • Stratify
  • Bang Up

Meaning 2

Make fertile or productive; "The course fertilized her imagination".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • Her experiences abroad fertilised her writing with diverse culture and ideas.
  • Travel and meeting new people can fertilise your creativity and perspective.
  • The university atmosphere fertilised her intellectual curiosity, leading her to pursue a PhD.
  • The mentorship program was designed to fertilise young minds with innovative ideas.
  • Reading can fertilise your imagination, allowing you to create new stories and worlds.

Synonyms

  • Fertilize
  • Fecundate

Hypernyms

  • Change
  • Alter

Meaning 3

Provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to; "We should fertilize soil if we want to grow healthy plants".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • Fertilise your garden regularly for optimal plant growth and development.
  • To promote healthy plant growth, it's essential to fertilise the soil before planting.
  • Farmers often fertilise their crops with manure and other organic materials to boost yields.
  • The gardener chose to fertilise the flowerbeds with a balanced formula to ensure vibrant blooms.
  • Organic fertilisers are a great way to naturally fertilise the soil and reduce environmental impact.

Synonyms

  • Fertilize
  • Feed

Hypernyms

  • Enrich

Hyponyms

  • Nitrify
  • Topdress
  • Dung
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