What (who) is deplete - definition
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Deplete; Depletionism; Depletion (disambiguation); Depleted
deplete
[d?'pli:t]
¦ verb reduce the number or quantity of: fish stocks are severely depleted.
Derivatives
depleter noun
depletion noun
Origin
C19 (earlier (C17) as depletion): from L. deplet-, deplere 'empty out', from de- (expressing reversal) + plere 'fill'.
deplete
(depletes, depleting, depleted)
To deplete a stock or amount of something means to reduce it. (FORMAL)
...substances that deplete the ozone layer...
VERB: V n
• depleted
...Robert E. Lee's worn and depleted army.
ADJ
• depletion
...the depletion of underground water supplies.
N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp
deplete
v. (D; tr.) to deplete of
Pronunciation examples for deplete
1. It depletes their energy.
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2. because we deplete neurotransmitters
Gabija Toleikyte _ Habits, Behaviors & Change _ Talks at Google
3. Specifically, they deplete glucose.
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4. It depletes our adrenals.
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5. And that depletes oxygen,
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Examples of use of deplete
1. It can break the spirit, deplete hope, crush expectations.
2. But analysts fear a cold U.S. winter could quickly deplete robust reserves.
3. Negative ambience equals unhappy tourists, and unhappy tourists deplete the city‘s coffers – so goes the logic.
4. Iran‘s war with Iraq from 1'80 to 1'88 helped deplete Iran‘s forces.
5. It is projected to deplete its reserves by 2041, according to the trustees.