replenish

[ ri-plen-ish ]

/ rɪˈplɛn ɪʃ /

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verb (used with object)

to make full or complete again, as by supplying what is lacking, used up, etc.: to replenish one's stock of food.

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

to fill again or anew.

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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 full¹)

OTHER WORDS FROM replenish

re·plen·ish·er, nounre·plen·ish·ment, nounun·re·plen·ished, adjectivewell-re·plen·ished, adjective

Words nearby replenish

replacement theory, replant, replantation, replay, repleader, replenish, replenishment, replete, repletion, replevin, replevisable

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How to use replenish in a sentence

Convenience is key, and it’s important to find a cat fountain that holds enough water such that you don’t have to replenish it too often.
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While visitation wanes as the mercury drops, the waterfalls also grind to a near halt until they’re replenished by winter precipitation.
The Ultimate Yosemite National Park Travel Guide|Shawnté Salabert|February 22, 2021|Outside Online
If replenished with dry ice, the doses can remain in those containers for 15 to 20 days.
The First U.S. Shipments of COVID-19 Vaccines Will Include 6.4 Million Doses|Alice Park|November 24, 2020|Time
Although Pfizer’s vaccine needs to be stored at –70°C, the company plans to ship its doses in thermal packaging that can maintain that temperature for up to 15 days, as long as users replenish the dry ice included in the packaging.
COVID-19 Vaccines Are Coming. Here's What to Expect|Alice Park|November 19, 2020|Time

Instead, something must be steadily producing and regularly replenishing the gas, and that something looks to investigators like it could well be biology.
Signs of Life on Venus Hint at Biology Pretty Much Anywhere in the Universe|Jeffrey Kluger|September 15, 2020|Time
During each stop, Mooney takes a few days to recover from his time at sea and replenish his body.
Victor Mooney’s Epic Adventure for His Dead Brother|Justin Jones|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.
The Story of Noah's Ark From the Bible’s Book of Genesis|The Daily Beast|March 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Nowadays, the crooks jam up the MetroCard dispensers so people are unable to purchase or replenish one.
My Patrol With the NYPD’s Bill Bratton|Michael Daly|March 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That would raise the much-needed revenues to replenish public coffers, thereby preventing future budget cuts.
Why America's Furious: Cornel West, Robert Reich, and More|The Daily Beast|June 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST
BP flourished by consistently discovering new reserves to replenish the oil it was extracting.
July Fourth Outrage: British Gov't Elevates Disgraced BP Boss|Tom Bower|July 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Cash cocked an eye at the two as he went by, threw the wood down on his side of the hearth, and began to replenish the fire.
Cabin Fever|B. M. Bower
She squatted at my feet, putting the tray on the bench, and holding a large graceful urn of some liquid to replenish my cup.
Valley of the Croen|Lee Tarbell
And he is still with them; hoping that they may multiply and replenish the earth, and spread Presbyterianism muchly.
Our Churches and Chapels|Atticus
The old chief took advantage of our eagerness for supplies, and determined to replenish his powder-horn.
Famous Adventures And Prison Escapes of the Civil War|Various
However, before venturing to do so, we determined to try to replenish our larder with eggs.
Famous Adventures And Prison Escapes of the Civil War|Various

British Dictionary definitions for replenish

replenish

/ (rɪˈplɛnɪʃ) /

verb (tr)

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

to put fresh fuel on (a fire)

Derived forms of replenish

replenisher, nounreplenishment, noun

Word Origin for replenish

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

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