Synonyms

recreate

American

[rek-ree-eyt] / ˈrɛk riˌeɪt /

verb (used with object)

recreated, recreating

to refresh by means of relaxation and enjoyment, as restore physically or mentally.

verb (used without object)

recreated, recreating

to take recreation.

recreate British

/ ˈrɛkrɪˌeɪt /

verb

rare to amuse (oneself or someone else)

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Other Word Forms

recreative adjective
recreatively adverb
recreativeness noun
recreator noun

Etymology

Origin of recreate

1425–75; late Middle English recreaten < Latin recreātus (past participle of recreāre to create again, revive), equivalent to re- re- + creātus; create

Example Sentences

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“So rather than trying to recreate that ourselves, it made a lot of sense to bring them in, support what they’re doing and help them scale,” she added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Years later, on a different kind of bad day — heartsick, this time — I tried to recreate it.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

“Our hope is just people will always recreate safely.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Barnes' work is the first to include the necessary processes to successfully recreate them.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

I recreate the same two-toned hair color with a deep scarlet and ash blond.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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