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

• rechargeable adjective
• recharger noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of recharge¹

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

Example Sentences

Rather than attacking tumors directly, this research points to a new generation of therapies that recharge the immune system itself.

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The Hong Kong-born architect opened the studio, Days of Being, this year as a place for visitors to rent and artists to have a place to create and recharge.

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It runs 15-30 minutes on a full battery, depending on the speed, and recharges in 45 minutes to about 3 hours, depending on your charger.

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However, I know I am strong and will get stronger by being away and recharging.

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

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Related Words

• refresh 
• regenerate 
• rejuvenate