1. To fill again after having been diminished or emptied; to stock anew; hence, to fill completely; to cause to abound. "Multiply and replenish the earth." (Gen. I. 28) "The waters thus With fish replenished, and the air with fowl." (Milton)

2. To finish; to complete; to perfect. "We smothered The most replenished sweet work of nature." (Shak)

Origin: OE. Replenissen, OF. Replenir; L. Pref. Re- re- + plenus full. See Full, -ish, and cf. Replete.

(01 Mar 1998)

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