recharge

verb

re·​charge (ˌ)rē-ˈchärj 

recharged; recharging; recharges

intransitive verb

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.

transitive verb

1

: to charge again

especially : to restore anew the active materials in (a storage battery)

2

: to inspire or invigorate afresh : renew

recharge

(ˌ)rē-ˈchärj 

ˈrē-ˌchärj

noun

rechargeable

(ˌ)rē-ˈchär-jə-bəl 

adjective

recharger

(ˌ)rē-ˈchär-jər 

noun

Synonyms

• freshen
• recreate
• refresh
• refreshen
• regenerate
• rejuvenate
• renew
• repair
• restore
• resuscitate
• revitalize
• revive
• revivify

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 sedan retails for about the same as a Tesla Model 3, but can recharge more quickly. —Patrick George, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024

There is time to recharge before Saturday’s visit to Villa Park. —Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024

No matter your travel style or budget, Avila Beach offers the perfect place to rest, recharge, and revel in the charm of the Central Coast. —Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024

The wireless design has a 32-foot range and can be recharged. —Melissa Epifano, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Phrases Containing recharge

• recharge one's batteries

Kids Definition

recharge

verb

re·​charge rē-ˈchärj 

1

: to make a new attack

2

: to charge again

especially : to restore the chemical energy of (a storage battery) so it may be used again

3

: to make or become restored in energy or spirit : renew

needed some time to relax and recharge

rechargeable

-ˈchär-jə-bəl 

adjective

recharger

-jər 

noun