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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That means mow your grass at the proper height for your species and fertilize and irrigate correctly.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
First time vegetable gardeners often make the mistake of not properly fertilizing their plants.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 July 2025
Plants absorb fertilizer most effectively in spring and summer, and should usually not be fertilized in fall or winter.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
If your egg is fertilized, this thickened lining will support implantation and pregnancy.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
First time vegetable gardeners often make the mistake of not properly fertilizing their plants.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 July 2025
Plants absorb fertilizer most effectively in spring and summer, and should usually not be fertilized in fall or winter.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
If your egg is fertilized, this thickened lining will support implantation and pregnancy.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
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 21 Jul. 2025.
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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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