English Explanatory Dictionary

recreate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To give new life, energy or encouragement (to); to refresh, enliven.
  2. To enjoy or entertain oneself.
  3. To take recreation.
verb
  1. Alternative form of re-create.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɛk.ɹi.eɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-recreate1.wav /ɹiː.kɹiˈeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-recreate2.wav

Word forms

recreate recreates recreating recreated re-create

Etymology

From Middle English recreate, from the participle stem of Latin recreāre (“to restore”), from re- (“re-”) + creāre (“to create”).

Synonyms

encourage enliven refresh amuse delight enjoy

Related words

recreation

Derived words

recreator unrecreated
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