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Meaning of the word deplete in English

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deplete

US /dɪˈpliːt/
UK /dɪˈpliːt/
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Verb

1.

use up the supply or resources of

Example:
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The prolonged drought has depleted the region's water reserves.
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Running a marathon can severely deplete your energy levels.
Synonym:
exhaustconsumedrainemptyreduce
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