charge
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🇺🇸
/tʃɑrdʒ/
🇬🇧
/tʃɑːdʒ/
demand or rush
Etymology
'charge' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'charger,' where 'charger' meant 'to load or burden.'
'charger' transformed into the Middle English word 'charge,' and eventually became the modern English word 'charge.'
Initially, it meant 'to load or burden,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'demand a price,' 'accuse,' and 'rush forward.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 2
an accusation, typically one formally made against a prisoner brought to trial.
He was arrested on a charge of theft.
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Verb 1
to demand an amount as a price from someone for a service rendered or goods supplied.
They charge $10 for delivery.
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Verb 2
to formally accuse someone of something, especially an offense under law.
The police charged him with assault.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35