recharge

re·charge

verb \(ˌ)rē-ˈchärj\

Definition of RECHARGE

intransitive verb

1

: to make a new attack

2

: to regain energy or spirit

transitive verb

1

: to charge again; especially : to restore anew the active materials in (a storage battery)

2

: to inspire or invigorate afresh : renew

— re·charge \(ˌ)rē-ˈchärj, ˈrē-ˌ\ noun

— re·charge·able \(ˌ)rē-ˈchär-jə-bəl\ adjective

— re·charg·er \-jər\ noun

Examples of RECHARGE

1. When the computer beeps, you need to recharge the battery.
2. It takes about an hour for the battery to recharge.
3. Take a break to give yourself time to recharge.

First Known Use of RECHARGE

1598

Related to RECHARGE

Synonyms

freshen, renew, recreate, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, repair, restore, resuscitate, revitalize, revive, revivify

Related Words

make over, overhaul, reclaim, recondition, reconstitute, redesign, redevelop, redo, reengineer, refurbish, rehab, rehabilitate, remake, remodel, renovate; refill, replenish, resupply; modernize, update

Near Antonyms

extinguish, kill, quench, suppress

Rhymes with RECHARGE

at-large, depth charge, discharge, enlarge, fixed charge, litharge, surcharge, take-charge, uncharge, writ large