English Explanatory Dictionary

richen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make or render rich or richer.
  2. To become rich or richer; become superior in quality, condition or effectiveness.
  3. To gain richness; become heightened or intensified in brilliancy.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɪt͡ʃən/

Word forms

richen richens richening richened

Etymology

From rich + -en.

Synonyms

enrich enrichen richen
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