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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Sides said the whole experience was "hush-hush" and all she had been told was that the job involved recreating a dance competition.

From BBC

No pressure to recreate it at home immediately.

From Salon

In the new research, the team worked with human spinal cord organoids -- miniature organs derived from stem cells -- to recreate different forms of spinal cord trauma and evaluate a promising regenerative treatment.

From Science Daily

"It's the smell and the wind and the sound of the place, all of that together is what you're trying to recreate," he said.

From BBC

The runaway success of "Demon Slayer" too, has seen DIY buffs and craftsmen worldwide post YouTube videos recreating some of its characters' outlandish katana, and racking up millions of views.

From Barron's

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