replenish
/ɹɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ/
Group 23Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To fill or build up again; to restore to a former level or condition GRE
Example in Context
International aid organizations worked to replenish the depleted medical supplies in clinics that served the most vulnerable populations.
Synonyms
refillrestockrestore
Etymology
To make something full again.
- re- (Latin) — again
- plenus (Latin) — full
Memory Aid
📅Sounds like “re plan ish”
RE-PLAN your grocery list to make your fridge FULL again — or you'll be eating AIR!
Visual Association
🍽️A chef frantically filling an empty pantry with groceries, dramatically sliding boxes and cans into place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “replenish” mean on the GRE?
replenish (verb) means “To fill or build up again; to restore to a former level or condition”. International aid organizations worked to replenish the depleted medical supplies in clinics that served the most vulnerable populations.
How to remember “replenish” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “replenish” sounds like “re plan ish”. RE-PLAN your grocery list to make your fridge FULL again — or you'll be eating AIR!
What are synonyms for “replenish”?
Common synonyms: refill, restock, restore.