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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The familiar joystick controls for reverse and driving modes have been supplemented by new drivetrain buttons for hybrid, recharge, and performance settings.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The adjustable solar panel requires eight hours of sunlight to achieve a full charge, but users can also opt to recharge the power source with a USB power cord on cloudy days.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 30 July 2025
The Flip 7's battery requires 2 hours and 30 minutes to recharge with a 5V/3A charger, but no charger is in the box.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 July 2025
And the refreshing environment and focus on outdoorsy time allows travelers to easily recharge and explore personal growth.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 25 July 2025
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Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The adjustable solar panel requires eight hours of sunlight to achieve a full charge, but users can also opt to recharge the power source with a USB power cord on cloudy days.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 30 July 2025
The Flip 7's battery requires 2 hours and 30 minutes to recharge with a 5V/3A charger, but no charger is in the box.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 July 2025
And the refreshing environment and focus on outdoorsy time allows travelers to easily recharge and explore personal growth.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 25 July 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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