fertilize
verb
fer·til·ize
ˈfər-tə-ˌlīz 
fertilized; fertilizing
: to make fertile: such as
a
: to apply a fertilizer to
fertilize land
b
: to cause the fertilization of
Examples of fertilize in a Sentence
A single sperm fertilizes an egg.
Bees fertilize plants as they collect nectar from flowers.
He fertilizes the lawn every year.
The soil is so rich there is no need to fertilize.
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Consider a couple having to repeat multiple stimulation cycles due to a male factor infertility issue, as today’s commercial technology does not support testing of an individual sperm before fertilizing an egg.
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Aya Spencer, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Oregano in the herb garden won’t need fertilizing besides a light application of compost in early spring.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2024
In turn, their dung may have fertilized the growth of certain types of algae in the lake and thereby altered the local ecosystem.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
Use the grounds to fertilize your home garden or, for an extra fee, Mill will pick them up for you.
—Jared Lindzon, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Aya Spencer, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Oregano in the herb garden won’t need fertilizing besides a light application of compost in early spring.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2024
In turn, their dung may have fertilized the growth of certain types of algae in the lake and thereby altered the local ecosystem.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
Use the grounds to fertilize your home garden or, for an extra fee, Mill will pick them up for you.
—Jared Lindzon, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for fertilize
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“Fertilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertilize. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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fertilize
verb
fer·til·ize
ˈfərt-ᵊl-ˌīz
fertilized; fertilizing
: to make fertile: as
a
: to cause the fertilization of
also
: to unite with in the process of fertilization
a sperm fertilizes an egg
b
: to apply a fertilizer to
fertilize land
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