Definitions and Examples of weaken, deplete
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make something less strong or powerful.
Example
The prolonged illness weakened his immune system and made him susceptible to other infections.
To use up or reduce the amount of something, especially a resource or supply.
Example
The company's rapid expansion depleted its financial reserves and led to bankruptcy.
Key Differences: weaken vs deplete
- 1Weaken implies a gradual or intentional reduction in strength or power.
- 2Deplete implies a more sudden or unintentional reduction in resources or supplies.
Effective Usage of weaken, deplete
- 1Health and Fitness: Use vitalize and weaken to describe the effects of exercise and nutrition on the body.
- 2Business and Finance: Use vitalize and deplete to describe the effects of investments, spending, and economic policies on the economy.
- 3Environment and Sustainability: Use vitalize and deplete to describe the effects of conservation, pollution, and climate change on natural resources.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Weaken implies a gradual or intentional reduction in strength or power, while deplete implies a more sudden or unintentional reduction in resources or supplies. Use these words to describe the effects of exercise and nutrition on the body, investments and spending on the economy, and conservation and climate change on natural resources.
