re
create
Third Person
recreates
Present Participle
recreating
Past Tense
recreated
Past Participle
recreated
1
to make something again or bring it back into existence or imagination
transitive
- She wanted to recreate her grandmother's famous apple pie recipe.
- The museum exhibits recreate the atmosphere of different historical periods quite accurately.
- The scientists hoped to recreate the conditions of the ancient world in the laboratory.
- The artist recreated the scene from memory using vibrant colors.
- The author is recreating the magic of their first novel in their latest work, much to the delight of their fans.
2
to refresh, revitalize, or give new life to something
transitive
- After a long meeting, a short walk helped recreate his focus and energy.
- The fresh air and sunshine seemed to recreate her spirits after a stressful week.
- A healthy meal in the evening can recreate your energy levels for the next day.
- They took a break from their busy routine to recreate their bond with a family outing.
- The new book helped recreate her love for reading, which had faded over time.
3
to participate in leisure activities or take time off from work in order to relax or be entertained
- After a busy week at work, he decided to recreate by going for a long hike.
- On his day off, he often recreates by playing video games or meeting friends.
- Instead of working, she spent the afternoon recreating with some friends at the park.
- The workers were encouraged to recreate during their lunch break to recharge.
- He likes to recreate by attending music festivals and enjoying different genres.
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