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)

Derived Forms

• reˈplenisher, noun
• reˈplenishment, noun

Other Words From

• re·plen·ish·er noun
• re·plen·ish·ment noun
• un·re·plen·ished adjective
• well-re·plen·ished 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

While much of the purified water is slated to be used to replenish groundwater basins, DWP also plans to consider incorporating “direct potable reuse,” which involves delivering purified water directly to customers or mixing it with other supplies.

From Los Angeles Times

Organisers said the funds were needed after maintenance and staffing costs had begun to outstrip budgets, and to replenish reserves that had run dry.

From BBC

“We are working in close partnership with our suppliers to replenish supply for the Quarter Pounder in the coming weeks,” Piña said in a Tuesday statement, per NPR.

From Salon

Fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, kefir and miso help replenish beneficial bacteria and restore gut balance.

From Salon

She will allow registered apprentices and construction workers to write off their tools and equipment expenses—a crucial savings for contractors and small business owners as they work to replenish the country’s housing stock and upgrade our aging infrastructure.

From Salon

Related Words

• refill
• refresh
• restock
• restore