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replenish

|re/plen/ish|

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/rɪˈplɛnɪʃ/

refill or restore

Etymology
Etymology Information

'replenish' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'replenisshen,' which came from Old French 'repleniss-,' meaning 'to fill up again.'

Historical Evolution

'replenisshen' transformed into the modern English word 'replenish.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to fill up again,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to fill something up again or restore to a former level or condition.

The rain replenished the reservoirs.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40