Meaning & use

remake

verb·Everyday

To make a new version of something that already exists, especially a film.

See it in a sentence

The studio decided to remake the classic film with a modern cast.

Fans were divided over the plan to remake their favorite childhood show.

A note on using this word

As a noun, a remake refers to the new version itself, as in 'the remake was disappointing.'

Words with a similar meaning

redoreproduce

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A new version of an existing film, song, or other creative work.

Critics said the remake lacked the charm of the 1980s original.

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