replenish
Say it: rih-PLEN-ish /rɪˈplɛnɪʃ/ · verb
What “replenish” means
Fill something up again after it has been used.
More precisely: To fill something up again or restore a supply.
Example: “Drink water and eat something salty to replenish what you lost on the long run.”
When to use it
For topping up supplies that have run low, from cupboards to water bottles. Slightly formal but common in practical everyday situations.
Similar words
refill, restock, restore
Quick check
The bird feeder is almost empty, so you pour in fresh seed to fill it again. What do you do?
replenish or replace?
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