recreate
|re-cre-ate|
B2
/ˌriːkriˈeɪt/
create again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'recreate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'recreare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'creare' meant 'to create.'
Historical Evolution
'recreare' transformed into the Old French word 'recreer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'recreate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to create again,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'refreshing oneself.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to create again or anew; to reproduce or re-enact.
The artist tried to recreate the scene from memory.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35