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Replenish: Definition, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：refill (replenish)

replenish 🔊

/rɪˈplɛnɪʃ/

vt.

To fill something up again after it has been used or become empty.

refill 🔊

➕

/ˌriːˈfɪl/

vt.

To make something full again after it has been emptied or used up.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'replenire', meaning 'to fill again', from 're-' (again) + 'plenus' (full).

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'RE-fill' to make it 'PLENty' full again.

📖 Example

After the party, I need to replenish the fridge with more drinks and snacks. 🔊 This means refilling the fridge after it has been emptied from the party.

🔗 Collocations

replenish supplies – to fill up supplies again after depletion

replenish stock – to restore inventory to previous levels

replenish resources – to refill natural or material resources

🔄 Synonyms

refill (vt.) – to fill something again

restock (vt.) – to supply with fresh stock

renew (vt.) – to make something like new again by replenishing

🚫 Antonyms

deplete (vt.) – to reduce the amount of something significantly

empty (vt.) – to remove all contents from something

exhaust (vt.) – to use up completely

🌱 Derivatives

replenishment (n.) – the act of filling something up again

replenisher (n.) – one who or that which replenishes

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'replenire', entered English in the 14th century. Commonly used in business for restocking and in environmental contexts for restoring resources.

Meaning 2：recharge (replenish)

replenish 🔊

/rɪˈplɛnɪʃ/

vt.

To restore something like energy or strength that has been used up.

Replenish energy concept showing a person recharging with water after exercise.

recharge 🔊

➕

/ˌriːˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

vt.

To restore energy, strength, or vitality after exertion or fatigue.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

A good night's sleep can help replenish your energy for the next day's challenges. 🔊 This means recharging your energy through sleep to face upcoming tasks.

🔗 Collocations

replenish energy – to restore physical or mental vigor

replenish strength – to regain physical power after exertion

replenish vitality – to renew liveliness and energy

🔄 Synonyms

recharge (vt.) – to restore energy or power

revive (vt.) – to bring back to life or consciousness

restore (vt.) – to return something to a previous condition

🚫 Antonyms

drain (vt.) – to cause energy or resources to be lost

fatigue (vt.) – to cause tiredness or exhaustion

weaken (vt.) – to reduce strength or energy