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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As a result, recreating the quantum Hall effect with light seemed extraordinarily difficult.

From Science Daily

The waistband was high enough to give crush his lungs, but that didn't stop him recreating the video's fluid, technically-challenging choreography on stage.

From BBC

"These habitats are exceptionally rare, rich in biodiversity, support unique flora and fauna, and are impossible to recreate or replace," he said.

From BBC

She has since recreated Heated Rivalry's swoon-worthy moments in the style of Japanese manga.

From BBC

Groups of curious people searched the Fox cottage and tried to recreate the sounds.

From Literature

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