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

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

Neptune is a world that’s constantly remaking itself and enthralling its observers. —Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024

Robert Zemeckis, the director and co-creator of Back to the Future, is shutting down the idea of remaking or creating a sequel to the franchise. —Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024

Noun

Quentin Tarantino has no desire to watch a remake of a preexisting film or show, even if it’s made by a fellow auteur like Denis Villeneuve. —Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024

In her dual role, Studer oversaw content strategy, development and production of local language films, including originals and culturally specific remakes sourced from Paramount’s vast library. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 31 Oct. 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