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richen

verb
rich·​en | \ ˈri-chən How to pronounce richen (audio) \
richened; richening\ ˈri-​chə-​niŋ How to pronounce richening (audio) , ˈrich-​niŋ \

Definition of richen

transitive verb

: to make rich or richer

Examples of richen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Roasting removes the shell and richens the flavor of chestnuts. House Beautiful, "Laura Pensiero's Roasted Maple Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Chestnuts," 30 Sep. 2012 After the sauce has formed in the pan over medium heat, add a bit of butter to richen the sauce. The Courier-Journal, "Xtras recipe of the day: Country ham wrapped pork chop & braised greens," 11 July 2017 After the sauce has formed in the pan over medium heat, add a bit of butter to richen the sauce. The Courier-Journal, "Xtras recipe of the day: Country ham wrapped pork chop & braised greens," 11 July 2017 After the sauce has formed in the pan over medium heat, add a bit of butter to richen the sauce. The Courier-Journal, "Xtras recipe of the day: Country ham wrapped pork chop & braised greens," 11 July 2017 After the sauce has formed in the pan over medium heat, add a bit of butter to richen the sauce. The Courier-Journal, "Country ham wrapped pork chop & braised greens," 30 June 2017

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First Known Use of richen

1795, in the meaning defined above

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