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recharger

4.1

Something that gives a person new energy, like a short rest or a walk

noun
/rɪˈtʃɑːrdʒər/

: recarga

A weekend trip to the countryside was the perfect recharger after a stressful week at work.

Examples

Listening to her favorite music served as a quick recharger during her busy day.
For many people, a cup of coffee in the morning is a daily recharger.
A good meal is a perfect recharger for my energy.
Taking a break is a great recharger.
A weekend trip to the countryside was the perfect recharger after a stressful week at work.
Listening to her favorite music served as a quick recharger during her busy day.
For many people, a cup of coffee in the morning is a daily recharger.

Synonyms

refreshment

vsrecharger

12 2.8

An activity that gives you new energy and helps you relax

focuses on restoring energy but not necessarily via enjoyment or relaxation

pickup

vsrecharger

Informal

4 4.2

Something that gives you a short burst of energy

is used for a break or activity that revitalizes more generally

energizer

vsrecharger

3 3.7

Something that gives people more energy or motivation

focuses on restoring calm energy via a break rather than creating excitement

rejuvenator

vsrecharger

2 6.9

A person or thing that makes people and things seem young and full of energy

focuses on short energy renewal by a break, not long term youth or health changes

refresher

vsrecharger

1 2.3

A cold drink that makes you feel better when you are tired or hot

refers to a break or activity that renews energy rather than a small drink

revivifier

vsrecharger

1 9.9

A person or thing that brings something back to life and success

restores a person's energy through short breaks rather than reviving status or success

regenerator

vsrecharger

Specialized

1 6.8

A person or device that makes things look new again

is used for restoring personal energy by a break, not full physical restoration

reviver

vsrecharger

1 6.0

Someone who brings old ideas or items back into use and popularity

focuses on renewing individual energy and enthusiasm rather than restoring popularity or use

invigorator

vsrecharger

7.9

Something or someone that gives you more energy

aims at restoring personal energy via a break or activity rather than general strengthening

revitalizer

vsrecharger

5.1

A person or thing that gives new energy, for example to a team

is about renewing a person's energy through rest or a short activity

quickener

vsrecharger

Literature

8.6

A person or thing that brings new life and energy

emphasises a rest or activity that renews energy gradually rather than instant boost

electrifier

vsrecharger

7.3

A person who makes others feel excited and full of energy

restores calm energy and strength through rest rather than intense emotional excitement

fueler

vsrecharger

5.1

Something that gives energy to an idea or feeling

applies to a break that renews personal energy rather than fueling an activity

Antonyms

fatigue

92 4.2

A feeling of tiredness and low energy after hard work

How Restorative

rejuvenation

13 5.4

renewal

73 3.5

recharger

4.1

refreshment

12 2.8

pick-me-up

26 4.2

break

∞ 1.0

pause

192 1.0

Surface Forms

recharger singular

rechargers plural

Morphology

recharger = recharge (semi-transparent) = re + charge + er

The noun is formed from 'recharge' but the sense is metaphorical (restoring personal energy), so understanding requires knowledge of the figurative use.

Etymology

Recharger has re- meaning 'again' and charge meaning 'to give energy'. So a recharger is anything that helps you 'get energy again', like a short break, a walk, or your favorite hobby.