replenish
Americanverb (used with object)
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to make full or complete again, as by supplying what is lacking, used up, etc..
to replenish one's stock of food.
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to supply (a fire, stove, etc.) with fresh fuel.
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to fill again or anew.
verb
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to make full or complete again by supplying what has been used up or is lacking
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to put fresh fuel on (a fire)
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
Conjugated Forms
Present
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has replenishedperfect 3rd person singular
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have replenishedperfect
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are replenishingprogressive
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is replenishingprogressive 3rd person singular
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am replenishingprogressive 1st person singular
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has been replenishingperfect progressive 3rd person singular
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have been replenishingperfect progressive
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replenishingparticiple
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replenishessingular 3rd person
Past
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had replenishedperfect
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was replenishingprogressive singular
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were replenishingprogressive plural
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had been replenishingperfect progressive
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replenishedsimple
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replenishedparticiple
Future
Etymology
Origin of replenish
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English replenisshen, from Middle French repleniss-, long stem of replenir “to fill,” Old French, equivalent to re- re- + plenir “to fill” (derivative of plein, from Latin plēnus full 1 )
Explanation
To replenish something is to refill it. If you have a pet pooch, you’re probably obligated to replenish his food bowl to avoid being barked at incessantly. Use replenish when talking about something valuable or desirable, such as money or food. For example, you might discuss replenishing your bank account, but you wouldn’t speak of replenishing a trash can. You can also use replenish in a joking way to show that something is of value to you; by noting that the jar of jellybeans on your desk needs to be replenished, you indicate that you require jellybeans to survive your day at the office. We get that.
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Example Sentences
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Replenish mulch in late fall, after temperatures drop.
From Washington Times • Jun. 6, 2023
This China Jordan let the chief o'ercome Replenish, not ingloriously, at home.'
From The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 by Gilfillan, George
"Replenish every caisson from the reserve parks; distribute campaign ammunition," he says, briefly.
From The Little Lady of Lagunitas A Franco-Californian Romance by Savage, Richard
Replenish them with some that is fine and fresh, set the pots up to the brim in the mould of a dry bed, and place behind them a reed edging.
From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849
Then choose your game; whate'er you name, To me alike all offers; Chic-hazard, whist, whate'er you list, Replenish quick your coffers.
From Rookwood by Ainsworth, William Harrison
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