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deplete
[/dɪˈpliːt/]
verb
esgotar
1.
To reduce or use up the supply or quantity of something
Overfishing has depleted the fish stocks in the ocean.
A pesca excessiva esgotou os estoques de peixe no oceano.
2.
To diminish or exhaust someone's physical or mental resources
The long journey depleted our energy reserves.
A longa jornada esgotou nossas reservas de energia.
3.
To empty or remove contents from
The drought depleted the reservoir.
A seca esvaziou o reservatório.
Synonyms
exhaust
drain
empty
use up
consume
diminish
Antonyms
replenish
restore
refill
supply
enrich
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
esgotar
most common usage
General Brazilian
consumir
alternative for resource consumption
Portugal
esgotar
standard Portuguese usage
Portugal
esvaziar
emphasizing emptying action
Related Idioms & Phrases
deplete one's resources
deplete the supply
deplete energy reserves
deplete natural resources
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