Meaning & use
remake
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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