recharge

[ree-chahrj, ree-chahrj, ree-chahrj] / riˈtʃɑrdʒ, riˈtʃɑrdʒ, ˈriˌtʃɑrdʒ /

VERB

revitalize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

refresh regenerate rejuvenate

STRONG

energize invigorate renew restore resuscitate revive

WEAK

bounce back breathe new life into bring back to life come to life reenergize

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy kill ruin

Example Sentences

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Near the town of Hulyaipole, which the Russians have partly taken, a Ukrainian surveillance-drone pilot known by his call sign Kuts was flying his drone back to base to recharge its battery recently.

From The Wall Street Journal

To recharge personal batteries, everyone needs to have their coffee or play on a playground or a chance to feel the sun on their faces — and spend time not being scheduled.

From Los Angeles Times

“My goal right now is to just exhale; recover, kind of get myself together. I’ve been sprinting hard for many, many years and it will be nice to kind of recharge,” Bostic said.

From Barron's

I was back at the master’s, instantly recharged with the familiar, unrelenting tension and the need to escape, but this time I was plotting it together with the other boys.

From Literature

As the NFL's off-season is vastly longer than its 18-week regular season, officials benefit from a "dark period" to recharge from January until May, in which they cannot be contacted by the league.

From Barron's