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- [fur-tl-ahyz]
- /ˈfɜr tlˌaɪz/
- /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fur-tl-ahyz]
- /ˈfɜr tlˌaɪz/
Definitions of fertilise word
- verb with object fertilise Biology. to render (the female gamete) capable of development by uniting it with the male gamete. to fecundate or impregnate (an animal or plant). 1
- verb with object fertilise to make fertile; enrich: to fertilize farmland. 1
- verb with object fertilise to make productive. 1
- noun fertilise (British) alternative spelling of fertilize. 1
- verb fertilise Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of fertilize. 0
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Origin of fertilise
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; fertile + -ize
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Parts of speech for Fertilise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fertilise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
fertilise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fertilise
verb fertilise
- inseminate — to inject semen into (the female reproductive tract); impregnate.
- impregnate — to make pregnant; get with child or young.
- pollinate — to convey pollen to the stigma of (a flower).
- produce — to bring into existence; give rise to; cause: to produce steam.
- compost — Compost is a mixture of decayed plants and vegetable waste which is added to the soil to help plants grow.
Antonyms for fertilise
Top questions with fertilise
- how to fertilise roses?
- how to fertilise a chicken egg?
- how to fertilise lawn?
- when to fertilise new turf?
- how do you fertilise a chicken egg?
- how do chickens fertilise eggs?
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