deplete

verb
UK: /dɪˈpliːt/
US: /dɪˈpliːt/

  1. To reduce the amount of something, especially a natural resource.

    1. We deplete our savings when we go on vacation.
    2. Overfishing can deplete fish populations in certain areas, harming the ecosystem.

  2. To use up or lessen something, such as energy or strength.

    1. The illness will deplete his energy.
    2. Stress can deplete your body of essential vitamins and minerals, weakening immunity.

Synonyms

exhaust use up consume diminish reduce empty
deplete adjective

  1. Having been emptied or diminished; lacking fullness.

    1. The depleted well was now dry.
    2. The depleted battery needed several hours to recharge to full capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deplete" in English means: To reduce the amount of something, especially a natural resource., To use up or lessen something, such as energy or strength..

The phonetic transcription of "deplete" is /dɪˈpliːt/ in British English and /dɪˈpliːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deplete": exhaust, use up, consume, diminish, reduce, empty.

Example usage of "deplete": "We deplete our savings when we go on vacation.". More examples on the page.