verb Uncommon

recreate

REHK-ree-ayt

Recreate (verb) means to make something happen or exist again, copying an original. Example: “The chef tried to recreate his grandmother's recipe from memory.”

verb

To make something happen or exist again, copying an original.

"The chef tried to recreate his grandmother's recipe from memory."

"Historians recreated the battle using old maps and letters."

How to use recreate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo reproduce or bring back something, such as an event, taste, or scene.

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "re-create" (hyphenated, meaning to create anew) versus taking a break for leisure — the unrelated noun form "recreation" covers that meaning.

Easily confused with

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Common pairings

recreate the scene recreate a recipe recreate an experience

Word forms

recreated past tense, recreates singular

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Etymology

From Latin recreare, "to restore," from re- + creare ("to create").

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for recreate

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Frequently asked questions

What does “recreate” mean?

The word “recreate” means to make something happen or exist again, copying an original. In plain terms, to reproduce or bring back something, such as an event, taste, or scene.

How do you pronounce “recreate”?

“Recreate” is pronounced REHK-ree-ayt (/ˈɹɛk.ɹi.eɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “recreate” in a sentence?

Here is “recreate” used in a sentence: “The chef tried to recreate his grandmother's recipe from memory.”

What part of speech is “recreate”?

“Recreate” is a verb.

Where does the word “recreate” come from?

The word “recreate” comes from Latin. From Latin recreare, "to restore," from re- + creare ("to create").

Is “recreate” a common word?

“Recreate” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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