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Meaning of charge

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

charge

Pronunciation:/t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ//t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/

noun

Definitions

  1. The amount of money levied for a service.

    Example: There will be a charge of five dollars.

  2. A ground attack against a prepared enemy.

    Example: Pickett did not die leading his famous charge.

  3. A forceful forward movement.

  4. An accusation.

    Example: That's a slanderous charge of abuse of trust.

    Synonyms:count

verb

Definitions

  1. To assign a duty or responsibility to

  2. To assign (a debit) to an account

    Example: Let's charge this to marketing.

  3. To pay on account, as by using a credit card

    Example: Can I charge my purchase to my credit card?

  4. To require payment (of) (a price or fee, for goods, services, etc.)

    Example: I won't charge you for the wheat