Remake

//ɹiːˈmeɪk// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A new version of something.
  2. 2
    creation that is created again or anew wordnet
  3. 3
    A new, especially updated, version of a film, video game, etc.

    "I haven't seen the original film, but the remake was great."

Verb
  1. 1
    To make again. transitive

    "You'll need to remake that cake, as it's completely burned."

  2. 2
    make new wordnet
  3. 3
    To make a new, especially updated, version of (a film, video game, etc.). transitive

    "The director wanted to remake some of his favourite films from the Golden Age of Hollywood."

Synonyms

All synonyms
redoaccommodateadaptadjustalterameliorate

Example

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"This is a remake of a classic movie."

Etymology

From re- + make.

Related phrases

cover versionvideo game

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