recreate

[ rek-ree-eyt ]

verb (used with object)

, rec·re·at·ed, rec·re·at·ing.

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

verb (used without object)

, rec·re·at·ed, rec·re·at·ing.

1. to take recreation.

recreate

/ ˈrɛkrɪˌeɪt /

verb

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

Derived Forms

• ˈrecreative, adjective
• ˈrecreˌator, noun
• ˈrecreatively, adverb

Other Words From

• recre·ative adjective
• recre·ative·ly adverb
• recre·ative·ness noun
• recre·ator 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

One of Wise’s most stunning compositions, “Forest Interlude,” began as an attempt to recreate the hypnotic synthesizer sounds of Duran Duran’s “Save a Prayer.”

From New York Times

"People are increasingly enjoying recreating in nature, which is fantastic," said lead author Ellie Bolas, a Ph.D. candidate in the UC Davis Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology.

From Science Daily

The book was delayed, however, after Project 2025, the foundation's vision for recreating the United States in its image, became a central talking point in the presidential campaign.

From Salon

Local government saw it as a opportunity to recreate the instant fame that the town of Zibo enjoyed last year because of its barbecues.

From BBC

The singer said she couldn't recreate a lot of the ideas, because the act of writing them down freed her mind to work on other things.

From BBC

Related Words

• amuse oneself
• entertain oneself
• frolic
• lark
• play
• romp