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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—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
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This Hot Wheels recharging station features a car lift, a launcher, and a rotating sign.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
The Spa Sofitel Spa Signature by Kos Paris, a luxe Parisian natural skincare brand, offers a full menu of treatments to recharge the body and mind.
—Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
This Hot Wheels recharging station features a car lift, a launcher, and a rotating sign.
—Hildara Araya, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025
Each performance lasted about eight to 10 minutes, with shows beginning every 30 minutes to allow the drones' batteries to recharge.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 18 Dec. 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 28 Dec. 2025.
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