recharge
ree-CHAHJ
Recharge (verb) means to restore power to a battery. Example: “I need to recharge my phone before we leave.”
verb
1
To restore power to a battery.
"I need to recharge my phone before we leave."
2
To restore your own energy or motivation after a period of stress.
"She took the weekend off to recharge before the big presentation."
How to use recharge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRestoring power — to a battery, or to yourself after being drained.
Common pairings
recharge the battery
recharge your batteries
time to recharge
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Word forms
- Plural
- recharges
- Third person singular
- recharges
- Past tense
- recharged
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I need to _____ my phone before we leave.
Etymology
From Old French rechargier, from re- plus chargier ("to load").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for recharge
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What does “recharge” mean?
The word “recharge” means to restore power to a battery. In plain terms, restoring power — to a battery, or to yourself after being drained.
How do you pronounce “recharge”?
“Recharge” is pronounced ree-CHAHJ (/ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “recharge” in a sentence?
Here is “recharge” used in a sentence: “I need to recharge my phone before we leave.”
What part of speech is “recharge”?
“Recharge” is a verb.
Where does the word “recharge” come from?
The word “recharge” comes from Old French. From Old French rechargier, from re- plus chargier ("to load").
Is “recharge” a common word?
“Recharge” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “recharge” have?
“Recharge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to restore power to a battery.
