charge

[tʃɑːdʒ]

charge Definition

• 1. to ask an amount of money for something, especially a service or activity
• 2. to accuse someone formally of a crime so that there can be a trial in court
• 3. to give someone the responsibility of doing something

Using charge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "charge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The restaurant charged us $10 for the meal.

• Example

  He was charged with murder and put on trial.

• Example

  I charge you with the task of organizing the event.

charge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for charge

• accuse
• impute
• assign
• entrust
• commission

Antonyms for charge

• discharge
• acquit

Idioms Using charge

• at full charge

  with a fully charged battery or energy level

  Example

  Make sure your phone is at full charge before you leave the house.

• charge ahead

  to move forward quickly and confidently

  Example

  Despite the obstacles, she charged ahead with her plan.

• charge it

  to put a purchase on a credit card or account to be paid later

  Example

  I'll charge it and pay the bill at the end of the month.

Phrases with charge

• charge it to the company

  to have a purchase paid for by one's employer or business

  Example

  I'll charge this business trip to the company.

• in charge

  having control or authority over something or someone

  Example

  She is in charge of the marketing department.

• take charge

  to take control of a situation

  Example

  She took charge of the meeting and made sure everyone stayed on topic.

Origins of charge

from Old French 'chargier', from Latin 'carricare', meaning 'to load'

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Summary: charge in Brief

The verb 'charge' [tʃɑːdʒ] has several meanings. It can mean to ask for payment, as in 'The restaurant charged us $10 for the meal.' It can also mean to accuse someone of a crime, as in 'He was charged with murder and put on trial.' Additionally, it can mean to give someone responsibility, as in 'I charge you with the task of organizing the event.' Phrases include 'charge it to the company,' 'in charge,' and 'take charge.'