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
- 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
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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 • Mar. 30, 2026
“But it’s not as ideal as having that additional snow reservoir ready to run off through summer, and replenish what we’re going to be releasing.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
The timing is particularly sensitive for Western Europe, where low storage levels are raising concerns about the ability to replenish supplies ahead of next winter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
The port is expecting a slight volume dip in March, followed by a stronger April as retailers and others replenish their stock and spring and summer fashions arrive at its docks.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
One, two, three, four...Counting them over and over, as if that would replenish the empty water kegs and meager slabs of salted meat.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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