replenish

[ri-plen-ish]

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.

replenish

/ 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)

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of replenish¹

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 )

Word History and Origins

Origin of replenish¹

C14: from Old French replenir , from _re- + plenir to fill, from Latin plēnus full

Example Sentences

FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund — the main source of funding for response and recovery efforts following major disasters — is also running low and is not likely to be replenished during the shutdown.

From Los Angeles Times

The report was required by SB 254, a bill he recently signed to replenish the state’s $21-billion wildfire fund following the fires.

From Los Angeles Times

But is there credible science to say supplements can replenish our dwindling supply?

From BBC

In 2024, the report said weapons were primarily used during training and that new orders would help replenish supplies used in those exercises.

From Los Angeles Times

State officials and local agencies have begun investing in projects to capture more stormwater and replenish aquifers.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• refill 
• refresh 
• restock 
• restore