Basic Details
Word: Replenish
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To fill something up again or to make it full again after it has been used up.
Synonyms: Restore, refill, renew
Antonyms: Deplete, exhaust, diminish
Idioms and Phrases
- Replenishing resources: Refers to the process of restoring supplies. Example: "After the busy holiday season, the shop focused on replenishing resources for the next event."
- Replenish one's energy: To restore ones energy or strength. Example: "After a long hike, it was time to sit down and replenish my energy with a good meal."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The gardener worked hard to replenish the soil with nutrients for the new plants.
Example 2: After the storm, the rain helped to replenish the water supply in the reservoir.
Example 3: They needed to replenish their stock of books before the school year started.
Fun Fact
The word "replenish" comes from the Latin word 'replenire', where 're-' means 'again' and 'plenis' means 'full'. It shows a process of filling something up once more.
Famous Quote
"You cant serve from an empty vessel. You need to replenish yourself." - Lisa Nichols
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "replenish" mean?
a) To use up completely
b) To fill up again
c) To keep the same
d) To break something
Answer: b) To fill up again
2. Which of these is a synonym of "replenish"?
a) Deplete
b) Restore
c) Diminish
d) Break
Answer: b) Restore
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "replenish"?
a) Fill
b) Refuel
c) Deplete
d) Renew
Answer: c) Deplete
4. Which sentence uses "replenish" correctly?
a) I will replenish my homework after school.
b) The team hopes to replenish their spirits with a good victory.
c) He decided to replenish the phone late last night.
d) We replenished the toy by breaking it first.
Answer: b) The team hopes to replenish their spirits with a good victory.
5. Which phrase represents an action related to "replenish"?
a) Losing interest
b) Replenishing resources
c) Taking a break
d) Skipping class
Answer: b) Replenishing resources
