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Definition of replenish

replenish

/rɪˈplɛnɪʃ/
re · plen · ish

Adjective:replenishable
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Past Simple:replenished
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Past Participle:replenished
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Present Participle:replenishing
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replenish Lexical Profile

replenish Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To fill something up again or restore a depleted stock or supply to its former level.

Example

"The supermarket staff worked overnight to replenish the shelves before the morning rush."


2

To restore energy, strength, or vitality after a period of exertion or exhaustion.

Example

"A quiet weekend in the countryside helped replenish her spirits after a demanding semester."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'replenir' (stem 'repleniss-'), meaning 'to fill again,' which combined the prefix 're-' with 'plenir' ('to fill'), ultimately from Latin 'plenus' ('full').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Replenish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/replenish
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