Synonyms for

Recreate

Verb / ˈrekri:ˌeɪt / / ri:kri:ˈeɪt / Another word for recreate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to create again; to refresh by means of relaxation or amusement

Synonyms & similar words

dishearten repair play reanimate revive vivify revivify cheer hearten renovate embolden animate quicken renew revive refresh restore reinvigorate recharge rejuvenate rekindle reawaken resurrect regenerate reanimate re-establish rebuild reconstruct reform rework reinvent reinstate reintroduce

Synonyms by register

Formal

reproduce re-establish reconstitute rebuild

Informal

make again do over redo remake

Literary

rekindle resurrect reanimate

Antonyms

destroy ruin demolish spoil wreck undo

Common collocations

  • recreate the scene
  • recreate the atmosphere
  • recreate a dish
  • recreate the past
  • recreate a model
  • recreate a feeling
  • recreate a sound

Word family

noun recreation
verb recreate
adjective recreative

Usage note

When meaning 'to make something again', 'recreate' can sometimes be confused with 're-create' (hyphenated), though the unhyphenated form is more common. It is distinct from 'recreation' which means leisure activity.

Example sentences

  1. I like to recreate by going for a walk in the park.
  2. We need to recreate our friendship by spending time together.
  3. The artist decided to recreate the painting with a new style.
  4. The vacation was a great way to recreate after a busy month.
  5. The company plans to recreate their website to make it more user-friendly.

Quotes

  • To recreate yourself, you must first lose yourself. - Marty Rubin
  • You cannot recreate yourself by teaching the same lessons that broke you. - Shannon L. Alder
  • The purpose of art is to recreate the world in a way that is palatable to our own sensibilities. - Tom Robbins

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