remake

1 of 2

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 of remake

Verb

• remodel
• modify
• change
• alter
• rework

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

The latest chapter saw the Highland Park City Council on Monday unanimously reject owner John Cooper’s audacious proposal to remake the property into a museum. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026

Underwood wanted to remake his team – with more size and shooting – but Just thought Profile might give his client a little extra edge. —Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026

Noun

Honey Boy, a remake of the 1994 cult classic The Crow, the biblical horror flick The Carpenter’s Son, and the upcoming The Lonely Woman. —Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2026

Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg (who originally considered directing the remake) serve as executive producers, with Morten Tyldum among the series’ directors. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1635, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for remake

• awake
• backache
• beefsteak
• betake
• cheesecake
• cupcake
• daybreak
• earthquake
• eastlake
• forsake
• handshake
• headache

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