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

The rains have helped dampen fire danger and replenish water supplies for Southern California.

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On that basis, it’s probable that you have a healthy income that can help you replenish your savings.

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In August, Walmart said that as it replenishes inventory at tariff prices, it has continued to see costs increase each week, which it expects to continue through the end of the year.

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This includes the efforts by Western European companies to build up their armed forces and the U.S. government’s need to replenish equipment used to support Ukraine and Israel.

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Antimony prices have quadrupled from two years ago and supplies are now scarce, just as defense companies need to replenish stockpiles of armaments exhausted by the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.

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Related Words

• refill 
• refresh 
• restock 
• restore