richen

English

/ˈɹɪt͡ʃən/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To make or render rich or richer.
  • (intransitive) To become rich or richer; become superior in quality, condition or effectiveness.
  • (intransitive) To gain richness; become heightened or intensified in brilliancy.

Etymology

Suffix from English rich.

Origin

English

rich

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