recreate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

Definition

To create something again, often in an identical or very similar way to its original form.

Examples

• The museum worked to recreate the ancient pottery using traditional methods.

• Artists often try to recreate the masters' techniques to understand their craft better.

• Using old photographs, they managed to recreate the original garden layout.

How to Use recreate

recreate something from (prepositional phrase)

To make something again using specific source material. — "She managed to recreate the dress from a faded photograph."

recreate a sense of (collocation)

To bring back a particular feeling or impression. — "The music helped to recreate a sense of nostalgia for their childhood."

Synonyms of recreate

Words with a similar meaning to recreate:

• reproduce
• reconstruct
• duplicate
• replicate

Antonyms of recreate

Words with the opposite meaning to recreate:

• destroy
• demolish

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