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richen

[ rich-uhn ]
/ ˈrɪtʃ ən /

verb (used with or without object)

to make or become rich or richer.

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Origin of richen

First recorded in 1875–80; rich + -en1

Words nearby richen

Richard the Lion-Hearted, rich as Croesus, Richelieu, Richelieu, Cardinal, Richelieu River, richen, riches, Richet, Richfield, Richie, Richier
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Example sentences from the Web for richen

  • The butter you add to fry the Curry stuffs will be quite sufficient to richen the Curry without using fat meat.

    The Curry Cook's Assistant|Daniel Santiagoe