exhaust

Definition

To draw or let out wholly; to drain completely.

Etymology

From Latin exhaustus, past participle of exhaurīre (“to draw out, drink up, empty, exhaust”), from ex (“out”) + haurīre (“to draw (especially water), drain”).

Example Sentences

• "The water was exhausted out of the well."
• "Moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation."
• "to exhaust a well"