to "recreate"

[Paul Frank]

For recreate, Webster's 1828 gives "1. To refresh after toil; to reanimate,
as languid spirits or exhausted strength; to amuse or divert in weariness";
the American Heritage 2000 edition gives "To take recreation"; WordNet 2
gives "play, recreate -- (engage in recreational activities rather than
work; occupy oneself in a diversion; "On weekends I play"; "The students all
recreate alike'' )." See http://www.onelook.com/ and enter "recreate."

Paul
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