Word
recreate
Phoneticsrecre·ate
/ˈɹɛkɹiˌeɪt/
Definitions
01to make again
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to make something from the past exist or happen again.
v. to create anew; to reproduce or represent a past event, atmosphere, or object. Often spelled with a hyphen as 're-create' to distinguish it from the leisure sense.
“The historical village helps to recreate what life was like in the 1800s.”
“The production designer worked tirelessly to recreate the specific aesthetic of 1920s Berlin, sourcing authentic props from across Europe.”
Usage
Commonly takes a direct object representing a scene, event, or feeling.
Pitfall
The museum tried to recreate of the battle.
The museum tried to recreate the battle.
The verb 'recreate' is transitive and takes a direct object without a preposition.
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02to relax or play
C1 · Advanced Formal · Technical
v. to take part in a hobby or activity for fun and relaxation.
v. to engage in recreation; to refresh oneself through leisure activities. This sense is often found in formal or academic contexts regarding public land use.
“The park provides a beautiful space where local families can recreate together.”
“The government designated the coastal area as a protected zone where citizens are permitted to recreate responsibly.”
Usage
Often used intransitively in legal or environmental documents.
Teaching tip
In modern speech, people usually say 'relax' or 'have fun' instead of using this specific verb sense.
Real-World Examples
“The Red Hot Chili Peppers humorously recreate the photo for their 1988 release The Abbey Road EP.” “Beavers are being brought back to the land to recreate wetlands.” Etymology
From Middle English recreate, from the participle stem of Latin recreāre (“to restore”), from re- (“re-”) + creāre (“to create”).
From re- + create.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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