recreate

[ˌriːkriˈeɪt]

recreate Definition

• 1. to create something again, either exactly as it was or with variations
• 2. to do something for enjoyment or relaxation, especially after work or effort

Using recreate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "recreate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The artist will recreate the painting from scratch.

• Example

  She tried to recreate her grandmother's famous recipe.

• Example

  We need to recreate the experiment to confirm the results.

• Example

  Let's recreate our first date for our anniversary.

• Example

  After a long day at work, I like to recreate by going for a run.

• Example

  He recreates by playing video games for hours on end.

recreate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for recreate

• reproduce
• replicate
• rebuild
• reform
• refresh
• relax
• unwind
• recharge

Antonyms for recreate

• destroy
• ruin
• demolish
• abolish
• exhaust
• strain

Phrases with recreate

• recreate in one's own image

  to make something or someone conform to one's own ideas or preferences

  Example

  The new CEO wanted to recreate the company in his own image.

• recreate the wheel

  to waste time and effort trying to do something that has already been done before

  Example

  There's no need to recreate the wheel. Just follow the instructions.

• recreate oneself

  to take time to relax and enjoy oneself, especially after a period of hard work or stress

  Example

  After finishing the project, she took a week off to recreate herself.

Origins of recreate

from re- 'again' + create 'make'

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Summary: recreate in Brief

To 'recreate' [ˌriːkriˈeɪt] means to create something again, either exactly as it was or with variations. It can also mean to do something for enjoyment or relaxation, especially after work or effort. Examples include recreating a painting, recipe, or experiment, or recreating a past experience for fun. Synonyms include 'refresh,' 'relax,' and 'recharge.'