replenish (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈplenɪʃ/

Definition

To fill something up again, or to restore a supply of something that has been used.

Examples

• The team worked to replenish the stocks of food before the winter.

• He drank a large glass of water to replenish the fluids he had lost.

• The company aims to replenish its workforce with young talent.

How to Use replenish

replenish X (collocation)

To fill X up again or restore X. — "The rain replenished the river."

replenish X with Y (prepositional phrase)

To fill X up again using Y, or to restore X by adding Y. — "They replenished their food stores with fresh game."

Synonyms of replenish

Words with a similar meaning to replenish:

• refill
• restock
• restore
• replenish
• reinvigorate

Antonyms of replenish

Words with the opposite meaning to replenish:

• deplete
• empty

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