What does impoverish mean?
Impoverish means (transitive) To make poor..
Impoverish
/ɪmˈpɒv(ə)ɹɪʃ/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To make poor..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To make poor.
- (transitive) To weaken in quality; to deprive of some strength or richness.
- (intransitive) To become poor.
Example Sentences
That exuberant crop quickly impoverishes any fertile soil.
To many of us, organized religion is obnoxious. Yet if we throw out the sense of peace, order and joy that flows from religious ritual, we impoverish ourselves.
Synonyms for impoverish
Antonyms for impoverish
Related Words
Word Forms
- impoverishes
- impoverishing
- impoverished
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for impoverish?
Common synonyms include beggar, depauperate, depauperize, destitute.
What is the opposite of impoverish?
Possible antonyms include enrich.
How do you use impoverish in a sentence?
That exuberant crop quickly impoverishes any fertile soil.
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