Remake

/ˌriːˈmeɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A new version of something that has been made again.

The remake of the movie was well received by critics.

A process or situation in which something is made again.

The artwork was considered a remake of the original masterpiece.

verb

To make something again or in a different way.

The director decided to remake the classic film with a modern twist.

To create a new version of a product or of a work of art.

They are planning to remake the video game with updated graphics.

The word 'remake' is formed by the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'make'.

remake the rules

To change the established norms or guidelines.

remake a classic

To create a new version of something that is widely recognized as a standard.

remake in one's own image

To recreate something according to one's own preferences or style.

recreation

The process of making something anew, often for enjoyment or leisure.

remodel

To change the structure or form of something, typically a building or room.

revamp

To renovate or revise something to improve its appearance or functionality.

To redo something poorly.

Dude, that was a total remake fail!

A second attempt at something that didn't go well once before.

I have to remake my presentation because the first one flopped.