word
Fertilize
FUR-tuh-lyz
/ˈfɜːrtʌˌlaɪz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
fertilize
Dictionary meaning
Introduce semen into (a female).
Examples
- We should fertilize soil if we want to grow healthy plants.
- The course fertilized the student's imagination.
Synonyms: inseminate
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