recreate vs stimulate

recreate and stimulate both are verbs.

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

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

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

recreate (verb)	stimulate (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	act as a stimulant
produce or make another of	provide the needed stimulus for
make a replica of	cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
give encouragement to	cause to occur rapidly
engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion	stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
	stir feelings in