Definition of the word enrich

The word "enrich" has a fascinating history. The verb "enrich" comes from the Old French "richier," meaning "to make rich" or "to make wealthy." This Old French word is derived from the Latin "richemus," which is the fourth person singular present active of "richare," meaning "to make rich." In Latin, "richare" is a combination of "rica," meaning "riches" or "wealth," and the suffix "-are," which is a verb-forming suffix. The Latin verb "richare" is related to the Latin noun "richus," meaning "rich" or "wealthy." The English verb "enrich" has been in use since the 14th century, and has maintained its core meaning of "to make richer" or "to increase wealth." Over time, the word has taken on additional connotations, including making something more valuable, nutritious, or culturally richer.