Recreate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɛk.ɹi.eɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Recreate is a verb meaning (transitive) To give new life, energy or encouragement (to); to refresh, enliven.
Meaning
(transitive) To give new life, energy or encouragement (to); to refresh, enliven.
More Meanings
- (reflexive) To enjoy or entertain oneself.
- (intransitive) To take recreation.
- (sometimes proscribed) Alternative form of re-create.
Example Sentences
St. John, who recreated himself with sporting with a tame partridge
These ripe fruit[…] recreate the nostrils with their aromatick scent.
Odoraments to smell to, of rose-water, violet flowers, balm, rose-cakes, vinegar, etc., do much recreate the brains and spirits […]
In Italy, though they bide in cities in winter, which is more gentlemanlike, all the summer they come abroad to their country-houses, to recreate themselves.
Word Forms
- recreates
- recreating
- recreated
- re-create
Synonyms for recreate
Depending on context, synonyms include encourage, enliven, refresh, amuse, enjoy, play.
Antonyms for recreate
Common opposites include put off, dishearten.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include revivify, revive, reanimate, hearten, quicken, vivify.
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