Deplete
Pronunciation: /dɪˈpliːt/
Deplete (verb)
- to use up most or all of something, leaving little left.
- to decrease the amount or number of something significantly.
Examples
- The campers quickly depleted their water supply.
- Factories can deplete natural resources if not managed well.
Common collocations: deplete resources, deplete energy, deplete reserves, deplete numbers, deplete stocks