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supercharge

[ soo-per-chahrj ]

verb (used with object)

, su·per·charged, su·per·charg·ing.
  1. to charge with an abundant or excessive amount, as of energy, emotion, or tension.
  2. to supply air to (an internal-combustion engine) at greater than atmospheric pressure.


supercharge

/ ˈsuːpəˌtʃɑːdʒ /

verb

  1. to increase the air intake pressure of (an internal-combustion engine) with a supercharger; boost
  2. to charge (the atmosphere, a remark, etc) with an excess amount of (tension, emotion, etc)
  3. to apply pressure to (a fluid); pressurize


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Word History and Origins

Origin of supercharge1

First recorded in 1760–70; super- + charge

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Example Sentences

The supercharge doses of vitamins have questionable benefits.

You can use these from the moment you wake up, until you drift away to sleep, to supercharge your day.

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