recharge

verb

re·​charge (ˌ)rē-ˈchärj How to pronounce recharge (audio)
recharged; recharging; recharges

intransitive verb

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.

transitive verb

1
: to charge again
especially : to restore anew the active materials in (a storage battery)
2
: to inspire or invigorate afresh : renew
recharge
(ˌ)rē-ˈchärj How to pronounce recharge (audio)
ˈrē-ˌchärj
noun
rechargeable adjective
recharger noun

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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Even more impressive is how the system enables drivers to recharge their EVs at a rate comparable to filling up the tank of an ICE vehicle. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025 Germany’s Mercedes-Benz Group, meanwhile, said last week that its all-electric CLA will be able to recharge up to 325 kilometers within 10 minutes. Sam Meredith, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025 For anyone who doesn’t have a laptop, then any reasonably powerful USB-C charger should be suitable for powering and recharging Roam. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 The universe is encouraging you to lie low, rest, recharge and live in the moment. Kyle Thomas, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for recharge

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of recharge was in 1598

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“Recharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recharge. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

recharge

verb
re·​charge rē-ˈchärj How to pronounce recharge (audio)
1
: to make a new attack
2
: to charge again
especially : to restore the chemical energy of (a storage battery) so it may be used again
3
: to make or become restored in energy or spirit : renew
needed some time to relax and recharge
rechargeable adjective
recharger noun

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