recreate

[rek-ree-eyt]

verb (used with object)

recreated, recreating 

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

verb (used without object)

recreated, recreating 

1. to take recreation.

recreate

/ ˈrɛkrɪˌeɪt /

verb

1. rare,  to amuse (oneself or someone else)

Other Word Forms

• recreative adjective
• recreator noun
• recreatively adverb
• recreativeness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of recreate¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of recreate¹

C15: from Latin recreāre to invigorate, renew, from _re- + creāre to _create

Example Sentences

For that reason, the T20 World Cup on home soil next summer is an obvious target, an opportunity to recreate the magic of the 2017 triumph at Lord's.

From BBC

And recreate the desperation that carried them to the promised land last fall, as they try to become MLB’s first repeat champion in 25 years.

From Los Angeles Times

The visitor attraction and environmental charity's huge bubble-like domes, called biomes, were built to recreate some of the Earth's different climates, as well house thousands of different plant species and some animals.

From BBC

The album attempts to recreate that feeling with a series of abstract, futuristic soundscapes and deconstructed club tracks.

From BBC

The bond was evident, and the best thing Postecoglou can do is to harness it and recreate the unity fostered under Nuno.

From BBC

Related Words

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• lark 
• play 
• romp