replenish
Replenish (verb) means to fill something back up, or supply a fresh amount of something that has run low. Example: “We stopped at the supermarket to replenish our fridge before the holidays.”
How to use replenish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo top something back up after it has been used or depleted.
Don't confuse with "replace" — replenishing means adding more of the same thing, while replacing means swapping in something new.
Word forms
replenished past tense, replenishes singular
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
We stopped at the supermarket to _____ our fridge before the holidays.
Etymology
From Old French replenir, "to fill completely," itself built from re- ("again") plus plein, from Latin plenus ("full") — the same root that gives us "plenty" and "complete."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “replenish” mean?
The word “replenish” means to fill something back up, or supply a fresh amount of something that has run low. In plain terms, to top something back up after it has been used or depleted.
How do you pronounce “replenish”?
“Replenish” is pronounced rih-PLEHN-ihsh (/ɹɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “replenish” in a sentence?
Here is “replenish” used in a sentence: “We stopped at the supermarket to replenish our fridge before the holidays.”
What is another word for “replenish”?
Words with a similar meaning to “replenish” include plenish.
What is the opposite of “replenish”?
The opposite of “replenish” — its antonyms — is deplete.
What part of speech is “replenish”?
“Replenish” is a verb.
Where does the word “replenish” come from?
The word “replenish” comes from Latin. From Old French replenir, "to fill completely," itself built from re- ("again") plus plein, from Latin plenus ("full") — the same root that gives us "plenty" and "complete.".