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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While recent rains have helped replenish some reservoirs, experts caution that rainfall must remain average to above average through to the end of March to prevent water restrictions later in the year.
From BBC
Izzard must surge and replenish her performance on her own.
From Los Angeles Times
The money-market withdrawal is the simplest way to fix this problem; you can start replenishing your emergency fund as soon as it’s done.
From MarketWatch
Investors have been anticipating a surge in pharma deal activity in 2026 as drug makers look to replenish their pipelines and take advantage of lower interest rates.
From Barron's
“They are imperative for European energy security and they must be replenished by the next heating season, thereby pushing up gas prices for the injection season.”
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