IMPOVERISH


Meaning of IMPOVERISH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ im-ˈpäv-rish, -ˈpä-və- ]

transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English enpoverisshen, from Anglo-French empoveriss-, stem of empoverir, from en- + povre poor — more at poor

Date: 15th century

1. : to make poor

2. : to deprive of strength, richness, or fertility by depleting or draining of something essential

Synonyms: see deplete

• im·pov·er·ish·er noun

• im·pov·er·ish·ment -mənt noun

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