replenish — to fill something again; to restore to a former level
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to fill something again; to restore to a former level
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈplenɪʃ/
Example Sentences
- After three hours of gaming, I need to replenish my snack drawer immediately.
- The company hired new employees to replenish its workforce.
- My mom's cooking always helps replenish my soul and my stomach.
replenish
VERB[/rɪˈplenɪʃ/]
to fill something again; to restore to a former level
to fill something again; to restore to a former level
First demolish, then polish, finally replenish!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'repleniss-' (stem of replenir), derived from Latin 're-' (again) and 'plenus' (full). The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
re- (again) + plenish (from Latin plenus, full) = replenish
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After three hours of gaming, I need to replenish my snack drawer immediately.”
“The company hired new employees to replenish its workforce.”
“My mom's cooking always helps replenish my soul and my stomach.”
“The forest needs time to replenish itself after the wildfire.”
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