recreative

Variant of recreate

recreate definition

rec·re·ate (rek′rē āt′)

transitive verb recreated -·at′ed, recreating -·at′·ing

to put fresh life into; refresh or restore in body or mind, esp. after work, by play, amusement, or relaxation

Etymology: < L recreatus, pp. of recreare, to restore, refresh, create anew: see re- & create

intransitive verb

to take recreation

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