recharge
verb
re·charge
(ˌ)rē-ˈchärj 
recharged; recharging; recharges
1
: to make a new attack
2
: to regain energy or spirit
3
: to become charged again : to refill with electric charge
Batteries keep our devices working throughout the day—that is, they have a high energy density—but they can take hours to recharge when they run down.—
Patrice Simon et al.
Patrice Simon et al.1
: to charge again
especially
: to restore anew the active materials in (a storage battery)
2
: to inspire or invigorate afresh : renew
Examples of recharge in a Sentence
When the computer beeps, you need to recharge the battery.
It takes about an hour for the battery to recharge.
Take a break to give yourself time to recharge.
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For instance, incorporating recovery periods and fostering a supportive work environment can mitigate the effects of stress, allowing the brain to recharge and perform more effectively.
—Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Both of which address the issue of parents needing alone time to recharge.
—Christian Dashiell, Parents, 25 Feb. 2025
Lying low, recharging and resetting your batteries will do you well!
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Doing laundry, taking an odd night to rest, replenish, and recharge in a small homestay or hotel – all of this is key for any adventure that is well-lived.
—New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025
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Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Both of which address the issue of parents needing alone time to recharge.
—Christian Dashiell, Parents, 25 Feb. 2025
Lying low, recharging and resetting your batteries will do you well!
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Doing laundry, taking an odd night to rest, replenish, and recharge in a small homestay or hotel – all of this is key for any adventure that is well-lived.
—New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for recharge
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“Recharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recharge. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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