supercharge

verb

su·​per·​charge ˈsü-pər-ˌchärj How to pronounce supercharge (audio)
supercharged; supercharging; supercharges

transitive verb

1
: to charge greatly or excessively (as with vigor or tension)
2
: to supply a charge to the intake of (an engine) at a pressure higher than that of the surrounding atmosphere
3
supercharge noun

Examples of supercharge in a Sentence

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Your passive income can come from investments, which just like your superhero side can supercharge your growth through compounding. True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 Climate change supercharged the heat wave, which lasted from June 23 to July 2, by between 2-4 degrees Celsius (3.6-7.2 Fahrenheit), the study said. Alexander Smith, NBC news, 9 July 2025 Colorado’s four-run fifth inning, supercharged by Mickey Moniak’s two-run triple and Michael Toglia’s two-run homer, wiped out Chicago’s 4-2 lead. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 July 2025 By learning from Israel’s agile innovation model and building joint AI initiatives, Saudi Arabia can supercharge its transformation while advancing broader regional prosperity. Jon Medved, semafor.com, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for supercharge

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of supercharge was in 1846

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“Supercharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supercharge. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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