replenishing

[ri-plen-ish]

re·plen·ish

[ri-plen-ish]
verb (used with object)
1.
to make full or complete again, as by supplying what is lacking, used up, etc.: to replenish one's stock of food.
2.
to supply (a fire, stove, etc.) with fresh fuel.
3.
to fill again or anew.

Origin:
1300–50; Middle English replenisshen < Middle French repleniss-, long stem of replenir to fill, Old French, equivalent to re- re- + plenir to fill (derivative of plein < Latin plēnus full1)

re·plen·ish·er, noun
re·plen·ish·ment, noun
un·re·plen·ished, adjective
well-re·plen·ished, adjective
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Replenishing is always a great word to know.
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