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depletes

[/dɪˈpliːts/]
verb
esgota
1. to reduce or use up the supply or quantity of something
Overfishing depletes fish stocks in the ocean.
A pesca excessiva esgota os estoques de peixe no oceano.
2. to exhaust the strength, energy, or resources of someone or something
The long journey depletes her energy.
A longa jornada esgota sua energia.
3. to reduce the amount of a substance in the body or environment
Excessive sun exposure depletes vitamin D production in some cases.
A exposição excessiva ao sol esgota a produção de vitamina D em alguns casos.
Synonyms
exhaustsdrainsconsumesemptiesreduces
Antonyms
replenishesrestoresrefillsincreasesaugments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esgota
most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
esgota
standard usage
São Paulo
esgota
standard usage
Portugal
esgota
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

deplete resources
deplete one's savings
deplete the ozone layer
deplete natural resources
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