remake

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verb

re·​make (ˌ)rē-ˈmāk 

remade (ˌ)rē-ˈmād  ; remaking

transitive verb

: to make anew or in a different form

remaker

(ˌ)rē-ˈmā-kər 

noun

remake

2 of 2

noun

re·​make ˈrē-ˌmāk 

: one that is remade

especially : a new version of a movie

Synonyms

Verb

• alter
• change
• make over
• modify
• recast
• redo
• refashion
• remodel
• revamp
• revise
• rework
• vary

Examples of remake in a Sentence

Verb

They will be remaking the film with American actors.

one of those people who left the security and conformity of a small town to remake their lives in the big city

Noun

The director's next project will be a remake of King Kong.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Intel has shed over $100 billion in market cap this year with shares falling over 50% as one of Silicon Valley’s original powerhouses struggles to remake itself. —Greg McKenna, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2024

The bottom line: Rising power thirst, data centers, and fighting climate change are starting to remake the nuclear landscape. —Ben Geman, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024

Noun

Their other studio feature credits include Disney title Maleficent and the studio’s upcoming live-action remake of Bambi. —Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Sep. 2024

Among Wiig's upcoming projects is starring in and producing a remake of the 2016 German film Toni Erdmann. —Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1635, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1936, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

remake

1 of 2 verb

re·​make (ˈ)rē-ˈmāk 

remade -ˈmād  ; remaking

: to make anew or in a different form

remake

2 of 2 noun

re·​make ˈrē-ˌmāk 

: one that has been remade

especially : a new version of a motion picture