Replenish

Pronunciation: /rɪˈplɛnɪʃ/

Definitions of replenish

verb to fill or make complete again; to supply with fresh fuel, food, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 I need to replenish my water bottle before we go on our hike.

A2 She replenished her wardrobe with new clothes for the upcoming season.

B1 The store replenished its stock of fresh produce every morning.

B2 The company decided to replenish its employee benefits package to attract top talent.

C1 The ecosystem was slowly replenishing after years of deforestation.

C2 The government implemented a plan to replenish the country's natural resources for future generations.

Examples of replenish in a Sentence

formal It is important to replenish your body's electrolytes after strenuous exercise.

informal Don't forget to replenish your snack supply before we go on our road trip.

slang I need to hit up the store to replenish my stash of snacks.

figurative Reading a good book can replenish the soul just like a peaceful walk in nature.

Grammatical Forms of replenish

• past tense: replenished
• plural: replenishes
• comparative: more replenished
• superlative: most replenished
• present tense: replenish
• future tense: will replenish
• perfect tense: has replenished
• continuous tense: is replenishing
• singular: replenish
• positive degree: replenish
• infinitive: to replenish
• gerund: replenishing
• participle: replenished

Origin and Evolution of replenish

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'replenish' originated from the Old French word 'replenir' which came from the Latin word 'replenere' meaning 'to fill up'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 14th century with the meaning 'to fill or stock with something', the word 'replenish' has evolved over time to also include the idea of renewing or restoring something to its full capacity.