replenish

[rih-plen-ish]

replenish Definition

• 1. to fill something up again
• 2. to restore something to its former level or condition

Using replenish: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "replenish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I need to replenish my water bottle.

• Example

  The store needs to replenish its inventory.

• Example

  She replenished her energy with a good night's sleep.

• Example

  The rain replenished the soil's nutrients.

replenish Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for replenish

• refill
• restock
• recharge
• renew
• refresh

Antonyms for replenish

• deplete
• exhaust
• empty

Phrases with replenish

• replenish stocks

  to refill or restock supplies of goods or products

  Example

  The store needs to replenish its stocks of hand sanitizer.

• replenish one's strength

  to restore one's energy or stamina

  Example

  After a long hike, we stopped to rest and replenish our strength.

• replenish the earth

  to restore the natural resources of the planet

  Example

  We must take steps to replenish the earth's forests and oceans.

Origins of replenish

from Old French 'repleniss-', stem of 'replenir', meaning 'to fill up'

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Summary: replenish in Brief

The verb 'replenish' [rih-plen-ish] means to fill something up again or restore it to its former level or condition. It can refer to physical objects like water bottles or inventories, as well as abstract concepts like energy or nutrients. Examples include 'I need to replenish my water bottle' and 'The rain replenished the soil's nutrients.' The phrase 'replenish stocks' refers to restocking supplies, while 'replenish one's strength' means to restore energy.