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recreator

[ree-kree-eyt]

verb (used with object), re-cre·at·ed, re-cre·at·ing.

to create anew.

Origin:
1580–90; re- + create

Related forms

re-cre·at·a·ble, adjective

re-cre·a·tive, adjective

re-cre·a·tor, noun

Can be confused: re-create, recreate.

Synonyms
reproduce, remake.

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verb (used with object)

to refresh by means of relaxation and enjoyment, as restore physically or mentally.

verb (used without object)

to take recreation.

Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English recreaten < Latin recreātus (past participle of recreāre to create again, revive), equivalent to re- re- + creātus; see create

Related forms

rec·re·a·tive, adjective

rec·re·a·tive·ly, adverb

rec·re·a·tive·ness, noun

rec·re·a·tor, noun

Can be confused: re-create, recreate.

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recreate (ˈrɛkrɪˌeɪt)

—vb
	rare to amuse (oneself or someone else)

[C15: from Latin recreāre to invigorate, renew, from re- + creāre to create]

'recreative

—*adj*

'recreatively

—*adv*

'recreator

—n

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