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recharge

Syllabification: (re·charge)
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Definition of recharge

verb

Pronunciation: /rēˈCHärj/
[with object]
  • restore an electric charge to (a battery or a battery-operated device) by connecting it to a device that draws power from another source of electricity:he plugged his razor in to recharge it
  • [no object] (of a battery or battery-operated device) be refilled with electrical power:the drill takes about three hours to recharge
  • refill (a container, lake, or aquifer) with water.
  • [no object] be refilled:the rate at which the aquifer recharges naturally
  • [no object] (of a person) return to a normal state of mind or strength after a period of physical or mental exertion:she needs a bit of time to recharge after giving so much of herself this morning

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈrēCHärj/
  • the replenishment of an aquifer by the absorption of water.

Phrases

recharge one's batteries

regain one’s strength and energy by resting and relaxing for a time.

Derivatives

rechargeable

adjective

recharger

noun

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