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Fertilize Definition & Meaning

fertilize
verb
  1. provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to; "We should fertilize soil if we want to grow healthy plants"
  2. make fertile or productive; "The course fertilized her imagination"
  3. introduce semen into (a female)

"Fertilize" in song lyrics

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  • "Study lessons and plant seeds to fertilize"
    Jeru tha Damaja f/ Afu-Ra — East New York Stamp
  • "tulips fertilize"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does fertilize mean?
provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to; "We should fertilize soil if we want to grow healthy plants" make fertile or productive; "The course fertilized her imagination" introduce semen into (a female)
What part of speech is fertilize?
Fertilize is a verb.
How many definitions does fertilize have?
Fertilize has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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