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ti
lize
Third Person
fertilizes
Present Participle
fertilizing
Past Tense
fertilized
Past Participle
fertilized
1
to increase productivity of the soil by spreading suitable substances on it
transitive
- Gardeners fertilize their vegetable patches with compost to enrich the soil with nutrients.
- They fertilize their lawns with a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy grass growth.
- The orchardists fertilize their fruit trees with organic fertilizers to improve fruit quality.
- He fertilizes his flower beds with aged manure to provide essential nutrients for flowering plants.
- Don't forget to fertilize potted plants regularly to support their growth and vitality.
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2
to introduce male reproductive cells into the female reproductive system for reproduction
transitive
- The veterinarian helped fertilize the cow through artificial insemination.
- Farmers often fertilize their livestock to increase breeding success.
- Scientists have been researching ways to fertilize eggs in a lab setting.
- The doctor explained the process of fertilizing an egg using IVF.
- In some species, males fertilize the female’s eggs externally in the water.
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