deplete
pronunciation
How to pronounce deplete in British English:
UK [dɪˈpliːt]
How to pronounce deplete in American English:
US [dɪˈpliːt]
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- Verb:
- use up (resources or materials)
Word Origin
- deplete
- deplete: see full
- deplete (v.)
- 1807, back-formation from depletion. Related: Depleted; depleting.
Example
- 1. But the president is unlikely to deplete his political capital completely .
- 2. Often , they are unsuccessful , and they must deplete family bank accounts .
- 3. When you deplete your energy , you reduce your ability to focus and thus accomplish the tasks in your life effectively .
- 4. They worry that a power plant nearby would harm the environment ; worse , it might deplete the heat that keeps the local springs warm , they say .
- 5. Mr strauss-kahn said some countries faced having to deplete currency reserves to continue feeding their population .