replenish

American  

[ri-plen-ish] / rɪˈplɛn ɪʃ /

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.

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replenish British  

/ 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)

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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

This includes long-term contracts to replenish munitions stocks so defense contractors can invest in production lines with more certainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The firm said it is "working continuously to replenish affected sites as quickly as possible", without providing further details.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Disruptions to key LNG facilities in the Gulf are increasing competition for cargoes at a time when Europe needs stable supply to replenish depleted inventories ahead of next winter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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

I stopped at the store to replenish my food supply.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien

Related Words

• refill
• refresh
• restock
• restore