recast

verb

re·​cast (ˌ)rē-ˈkast How to pronounce recast (audio)
recast; recasting

transitive verb

: to cast again
recast a gun
recast a play
also : remodel, refashion
recasts his political image to fit the times
recast
ˈrē-ˌkast How to pronounce recast (audio)
(ˌ)rē-ˈkast
noun

Examples of recast in a Sentence

The director decided to recast the movie with unknowns. When she quit the movie, I was recast in the leading role. The director recast some of the actors in the play. You should recast the last sentence in your essay to make it clearer. He recast his political image to fit the times.
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Economic uncertainty, the threat of cascading global crises, and a spiraling immigration mess during the Biden-Harris administration has helped recast Trump’s four years in office in a more positive light. Sarah Bedford, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024 Not only that, but Jacob has also recast her part in their play with a hot, famous actress (Meghann Fahy). Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024 Fallout from former President Trump's August 26 visit to Arlington National Cemetery continued Sunday, with allies lining up to recast the visit as a knock against President Biden and Vice President Harris. Donica Phifer, Axios, 1 Sep. 2024 After his departure, his role was recast with Noah Centineo. Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for recast 

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of recast was in 1625

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“Recast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recast. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

recast

verb
re·​cast (ˈ)rē-ˈkast How to pronounce recast (audio)
recast; recasting
1
: to cast again
recast a cannon
recast a play
2
: to change around : revise, remodel
recast a sentence to make it clearer

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