fertilise
Pronunciation
Verb
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
To add substances to soil to help plants grow, or to make an egg cell able to develop into a new living thing.
Usage notes
"Fertilise" covers two quite different senses: feeding soil for plants, and the joining of egg and sperm in reproduction.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Farmers _____ the fields every spring before planting."
Answer: fertilise
In your own words, what does "fertilise" mean?
To add substances to soil to help plants grow, or to make an egg cell able to develop into a new living thing.
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