replenish

American  

[ri-plen-ish] / rɪˈplɛn ɪʃ /

verb (used with object)

1. to make full or complete again, as by supplying what is lacking, used up, etc..

   to replenish one's stock of food.

2. to supply (a fire, stove, etc.) with fresh fuel.

3. to fill again or anew.

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replenish British  

/ rɪˈplɛnɪʃ /

verb

1. to make full or complete again by supplying what has been used up or is lacking

2. to put fresh fuel on (a fire)

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Other Word Forms

• replenisher noun
• replenishment noun
• unreplenished adjective
• well-replenished adjective

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 )

Example Sentences

The U.S. military is trying to dramatically increase missile and interceptor production to replenish stocks and maintain its strike capabilities in the current conflict.

From Barron's

The Philippines' sole oil refinery has secured nearly 2.5 million barrels of Russian crude out of "extreme necessity", a stock exchange filing revealed Monday, as the country seeks to replenish fast-dwindling fuel reserves.

From Barron's

The firm said it is "working continuously to replenish affected sites as quickly as possible", without providing further details.

From Barron's

Disruptions to key LNG facilities in the Gulf are increasing competition for cargoes at a time when Europe needs stable supply to replenish depleted inventories ahead of next winter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Executives say the conflict has made it difficult to replenish stores in the Gulf, with shipping and airfreight disruptions delaying deliveries, though most spring/summer collections were already in place.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• refill
• refresh
• restock
• restore