Recreate
Verb
UK
/ˌriː.kriˈeɪt/
US
/ˌriː.kriˈeɪt/
Level: b2
Definition
To make or produce something again so that it is similar or identical to the original.
Example
"They recreated the ancient village."
"The film carefully recreated the atmosphere of nineteenth-century London."
"Engineers recreated the damaged machine using the original design and modern materials."
Explanation
To recreate means to make something again so that it looks, feels, or works like the original. People recreate old buildings, historical events, artworks, or special moments. It can also mean bringing back a particular feeling or experience. The new version is not completely different—it is made to closely match or remind people of the original. Recreating something usually requires careful attention to detail.