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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

/ ɪˈɛɪʃ /

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)

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • replenisher noun
  • replenishment noun
  • unreplenished adjective
  • well-replenished adjective
  • ˈԾ noun
  • ˈԾ󳾱Գ noun
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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 ŧԳܲ full 1 )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of replenish1

C14: from Old French replenir , from re- + plenir to fill, from Latin ŧԳܲ full
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The pattern of spending appears to suggest a hope or an expectation that the numbers will be replenished later, assuming that growth will pick up.

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“We’ll work hard to replenish our retail partners with a steady stream of product as we make every effort to meet demand,” Nintendo said.

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However, authorities say it is unlikely to be enough to replenish river levels amid warnings of water scarcity and the risk of drought.

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But it warned that the incoming rain, which is due from Friday night, is unlikely to be enough to replenish river levels.

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Executives have made it clear that they need to reach those consumers to replenish its fan base going forward into the future.

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