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recreate vs reproduce

reproduce vs recreate

recreate and reproduce both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
recreate No No Yes No
reproduce No No Yes No
As verbs, reproduce is a hyponym of recreate; that is, reproduce is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than recreate:
  • recreate: form anew in the imagination; recollect and re-form in the mind
  • reproduce: recreate a sound, image, idea, mood, atmosphere, etc.
recreate (verb) reproduce (verb)
give new life or energy to have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant
form anew in the imagination; recollect and re-form in the mind repeat after memorization
produce or make another of make a copy or equivalent of
make a replica of recreate a sound, image, idea, mood, atmosphere, etc.
give encouragement to
engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
Difference between recreate and reproduce

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