recharge
verb
re·charge
(ˌ)rē-ˈchärj 
recharged; recharging; recharges
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.
Patrice Simon et al.1
: to charge again
especially
: to restore anew the active materials in (a storage battery)
2
: to inspire or invigorate afresh : renew
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.
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—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
That means a longer-lasting battery that recharges faster than the competition.
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Allow your tulips and other spring bulbs time to recharge.
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James Ellingworth, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
This has led to racing in which drivers need to decide where to recharge and deploy their batteries while seeking a prime overtaking opportunity.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
That means a longer-lasting battery that recharges faster than the competition.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Allow your tulips and other spring bulbs time to recharge.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for recharge
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“Recharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recharge. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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