replenish
/rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ/ IELTSAcademic
verb
To fill something again after it has been used or emptied. It can also mean to make something full or strong again.
- Please replenish the water bottles before the meeting.
- The rain replenished the lake.
- We need time to replenish our energy.
Adinary Nuance
Replenish is more specific than refill. Use replenish when something has been partly or fully used up, and you are restoring it to a full level. It is more formal than top up, and common in business, science, and academic writing.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- bổ sung
- Spanish
- reponer
- Chinese
- 补充
- Japanese
- 補充する
- Korean
- 보충하다
Etymology
Replenish comes from Old French replenir, based on Latin plenus, meaning 'full'. It entered English in the Middle Ages.
Common phrases
replenish suppliesreplenish energyreplenish stockreplenish the body
Synonyms
Related words
Frequently asked questions
- Is replenish formal or informal?
- It is fairly formal. You often see it in writing, reports, and business or academic English.
- What is the difference between replenish and refill?
- Refill usually means filling a container again. Replenish is broader and can mean restoring supplies, energy, or resources.
- Can I say replenish my energy?
- Yes. It is a natural phrase, especially when you feel tired and need recovery.
- Is replenish used in business writing?
- Yes. It is common in business English for stock, inventory, and supplies.