charge
verb (used with object)
to impose or ask as a price or fee.
has charged
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present perfectof charge (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Other monetization opportunities that intrigue Wall Street include the company’s newly introduced Meta Model API, which marks the first time Meta has charged developers and enterprise users for access to its underlying models.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
In recent weeks, FAA chief Bryan Bedford has charged agency officials with drafting a measure that would skip a potentially lengthy period of public comment typical in federal rulemaking and take effect quickly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Mejer is the third parent Spitzer’s office has charged this year with allegedly allowing their children to ride electric motorcycles illegally.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Iran has accepted the yuan, China’s currency, for the tolls it has charged ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz during the war.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
Our team has charged, the other team runs to meet us, and the flag is almost unguarded.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
