recharge
UK: ˌriːˈtʃɑːdʒ | US: ˌriːˈtʃɑːrdʒ
vt. to restore energy or power to a battery, device, or person
vi. to regain energy or vitality
n. the act of restoring energy or power
The word "recharge" combines the prefix "re-" (from Latin, meaning "again") with the root "charge" (from Old French "charger," meaning "to load" or "fill"). Originally used in the context of reloading weapons or refilling containers, its meaning expanded to include restoring energy (e.g., batteries) or revitalizing oneself. The logic reflects repetition ("re-") of an action ("charge") to return something to a functional state.
I need to recharge my phone before the trip.
After a long hike, she took a nap to recharge.
The solar panels recharge the batteries during daylight.
He decided to recharge by spending a weekend in nature.
The electric car takes two hours to fully recharge.