Replenish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Replenish is a verb meaning (transitive) To refill; to renew; to supply again or to add a fresh quantity to.
Meaning
(transitive) To refill; to renew; to supply again or to add a fresh quantity to.
More Meanings
- (transitive, archaic) To fill up; to complete; to supply fully.
- (transitive, obsolete) To finish; to complete; to perfect.
Example Sentences
We smothered the most replenished sweet work of nature.
It's a popular product, and they have to replenish their stock of it frequently.
[…] and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth […]
After the waters had swept over the abode of Adam's race, it became the mission of Noah's family, consisting of eight persons, to replenish, or colonize, the earth with their descendants.
Word Forms
- replenishes
- replenishing
- replenished
Synonyms for replenish
Depending on context, synonyms include plenish, refresh, refill.
Antonyms for replenish
Common opposites include deplete.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include refill, resupply, restock, mend, renew, regenerate.
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