hearten vs recreate

hearten and recreate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hearten	No	No	Yes	No
recreate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hearten and recreate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of hearten include cheer, embolden.

hearten (verb)	recreate (verb)
give encouragement to	give new life or energy to
	form anew in the imagination; recollect and re-form in the mind
	produce or make another of
	make a replica of
	give encouragement to
	engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion