Meaning & Definition of Remake in English
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Remake
Pronunciation:
/ˌriːˈmeɪk/Part of Speech:
verb, nounMeaning and Definition of Remake
1. Primary Definition
To make something again; a new version of something.
2. Detailed Definitions
Definition: To make a new or different version of something, particularly a film or a song.
Example Sentence: The studio decided to remake the classic movie for a new generation.
Definition: To create or produce something again, often with improvements.
Example Sentence: They had to remake the furniture after the flood damaged the originals.
Etymology
Origin: The word 'remake' is formed by the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'make'.
Synonyms
recreate | reproduce | revise | reconstruct | adapt
Common Phrases and Expressions
- 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.
Translations
- Spanish: rehacer
- French: refaire
- German: neu machen
- Russian: переделать
Related Words
- 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.
Slang Meanings of remake
Meaning: To redo something poorly.
Example Sentence: Dude, that was a total remake fail!
Meaning: A second attempt at something that didn't go well once before.
Example Sentence: I have to remake my presentation because the first one flopped.