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verb re·charge \ (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

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recharge

play \(ˌ)rē-ˈchärj, ˈrē-ˌ\ noun

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rechargeable

play \(ˌ)rē-ˈchär-jə-bəl\ adjective

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recharger

play \-jər\ noun

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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.

Recent Examples of recharge from the Web

August is supposed to be a time when Washington recharges, relaxes and refreshes.

— james hohmann, Washington Post, "The Daily 202: Congress will have 12 working days to prevent a debt default and keep the government open.," 11 Aug. 2017
Billed as a place where drivers can relax while their vehicle batteries recharge, the future lounge will offer restrooms, snacks for sale and free Internet service.

— pam kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Encinitas tentatively backs lease for EV charging station," 11 Aug. 2017
If trips like that count - brief getaways to a personal property to recharge - then Trump has taken a lot of vacation.

— philip bump, ajc, "By end of August, Trump will have spent three times as many days at leisure as Obama," 3 Aug. 2017
Writing about the instantly appealing police Detective Renee Ballard also recharges Connelly, who has never been in better form.

— lloyd sachs, chicagotribune.com, "Move over Harry Bosch: Michael Connelly's new detective lights up 'The Late Show'," 17 July 2017
Those who use other ways to recharge (exercise, meditating, hobbies, nature interaction, etc.)

— philip chard, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Mindful meals offer a healthy alternative to emotional eating," 16 July 2017
Its lithium-ion battery can be recharged via inductive wireless charging and should deliver up to 31 miles of electric range as measured by the forgiving European certification methodology.

— eric tingwall, Car and Driver, "2019 Audi A8: Flagship Floats on Active Suspension," 12 July 2017
To get the remainder out of service, Samsung and carriers like Verizon agreed to distribute a killer software update that was supposed to stop the phones from connecting to wireless networks or recharging.

— aaron pressman, Fortune, "Samsung Revives Formerly Exploding Galaxy Note 7," 7 July 2017
The 43-year-old Fickell remains in the honeymoon phase with UC fans, having recharged the program with a combination of energy and charisma.

— tom groeschen, Cincinnati.com, "UC football: Still in AAC, another clambake nears," 5 July 2017

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First Known Use of recharge

1598

recharge Synonyms

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

RECHARGE Defined for English Language Learners

recharge

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Definition of recharge for English Language Learners

: to refill (a battery) with electricity
: to regain your energy and strength

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