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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William Roberson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Foster carers give dogs an opportunity to recharge and rediscover themselves.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
From extra time to recharge to real savings on commuting costs, here’s why this alternative schedule is gaining traction with today’s workforce.
—Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 27 June 2025
For those craving extra comfort (and sweet, sweet A/C), the Day Room option is a game changer, giving you a private space to relax, recharge, or even sneak in a little work.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 25 June 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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