recycle
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for recycle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To process waste materials so they can be used again.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use recycle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From re- ("again") plus cycle, ultimately from Greek kyklos ("circle, wheel").
Full origin of recycle →Frequently asked questions
What does “recycle” mean?
The word “recycle” means to process waste materials so they can be used again. In plain terms, to process used materials for reuse, or more loosely, to reuse something.
How do you pronounce “recycle”?
“Recycle” is pronounced ree-SEYE-kuhl (/ɹəˈsaɪkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “recycle” in a sentence?
Here is “recycle” used in a sentence: “We recycle glass, paper, and plastic every week.”
What part of speech is “recycle”?
“Recycle” is a verb.
Where does the word “recycle” come from?
The word “recycle” comes from Greek. From re- ("again") plus cycle, ultimately from Greek kyklos ("circle, wheel").
Is “recycle” a common word?
“Recycle” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “recycle” have?
“Recycle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to process waste materials so they can be used again.