recreate vs energize

recreate and energize both are verbs.

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

As verbs, energize is a hypernym of recreate; that is, energize is a word with a broader meaning than recreate:

Other hypernyms of recreate include arouse, brace, energise, perk up, stimulate.

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