What is another word for fertilise?

Pronunciation: [fˈɜːtəlˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Fertilise refers to the process of adding nutrients to soil or crops. There are various synonyms for fertilise, including nourish, enrich, feed, manure, compost, and fertilize. Nourish refers to adding nutrients to plants or soil to promote growth and health. Enrich involves improving the quality of soil or crops by adding nutrients. Feed refers to providing nutrients to plants. Manure is organic matter that is added to soil to improve fertility. Compost involves decomposing organic material to create a nutrient-rich fertilizer. Fertilize is a more general term that refers to adding fertilizer or other materials to soil or crops. The choice of synonym depends on the context and the purpose of the fertilization process.

What are the hypernyms for Fertilise?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Fertilise

In 1875 no less than 1000 square miles was buried beneath an eruption of pumice, but it is considered that the action of the frost and rain upon this porous substance will eventually fertilise the soil and permit of its cultivation.
"A Girl's Ride in Iceland"
Ethel Brilliana Alec-Tweedie
This is an excellent combination, as the busy periods do not clash, and the sheep help to fertilise the land, clear the stubble paddocks, and are also often useful for the purpose of eating down a crop in the early stages where it may be making an unduly rapid growth.
"Wheat Growing in Australia"
Australia Department of External Affairs
One dazzling handful of grain fell over yonder on the district of the schools; and then yet another rained down to fertilise the district of the factories and work-shops.
"Paris From the "Three Cities""
Emile Zola

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