recreate
verb/ˌrɛkriˈeɪt/
Frequency rank: #7,507 most common English word
Meaning
to engage in activities for enjoyment and relaxation; to refresh oneself through leisure.
Example sentence
After a long week of work, she likes to recreate by hiking in the mountains.
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