recharge

[ree-chahrj, ree-chahrj, ree-chahrj]

verb (used with object)

recharged, recharging 

1. to charge again with electricity.

2. Informal.,  to refresh or restore; revitalize.

verb (used without object)

recharged, recharging 

1. to make a new charge, especially to attack again.

2. Informal.,  to revive or restore energy, stamina, enthusiasm, etc.

noun

1. an act or instance of recharging.

2. Geology.,  the processes by which groundwater is absorbed into the zone of saturation.

recharge

/ riːˈtʃɑːdʒ /

verb

1. to cause (an accumulator, capacitor, etc) to take up and store electricity again

2. to revive or renew (one's energies) (esp in recharge one's batteries )

Other Word Forms

• recharger noun
• rechargeable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of recharge¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English: “to reload (a vessel)”; re-, charge

Example Sentences

Try and also carve out some quality alone time where you can relax and recharge.

From BBC

By adding a replaceable nicotine pod and a USB recharging port, they can be sold as reusable, but Mr Wright suspects many are still being thrown away.

From BBC

Can a walkover be a blessing and provide a recharge?

From BBC

So why not use eHGVs which just stop and recharge as necessary?

From BBC

In 2021, they became the first girl band to win best British group at the Brit Awards - but they went on hiatus shortly afterwards to "recharge" and work on solo projects.

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Related Words

• refresh 
• regenerate 
• rejuvenate