Synonyms for Recreate (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion):
playWordNet sense 2 (give encouragement to):
cheer, embolden, heartenWordNet sense 3 (give new life or energy to):
animate, quicken, reanimate, renovate, repair, revive, revivify, vivify, animate, repairFrom the ODE community, based on WordNetadd/edit