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 swinging chair adjacent to the queen bed is another great spot to relax and recharge.
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—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Your immune system also uses sleep to recharge its defenses.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
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Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
In a landmark step for sustainable transport, France has deployed the first motorway in the world equipped with a dynamic wireless charging system that allows electric vehicles to recharge directly while driving.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Your immune system also uses sleep to recharge its defenses.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
From your point of view, this is your chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2025.
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