remake

[ verb ree-meyk; noun ree-meyk ]

verb (used with object)

, re·made, re·mak·ing.

1. to make again or anew.
2. Movies. to film again, as a picture or screenplay.

noun

1. Movies. a more recent version of an older film.
2. anything that has been remade, renovated, or rebuilt:

   The tailor is offering a special price on remakes.

remake

noun

1. something that is made again, esp a new version of an old film
2. the act of making again or anew

verb

1. tr to make again or anew

Other Words From

• re·maker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of remake¹

First recorded in 1625–35; re- + make ¹

Example Sentences

I did a piece for Elle about the effort to remake her into an elegant presence fashion-wise.

From The Daily Beast

None, however, have been as all-out cute as this one, a shot-for-shot remake of the teaser with dogs and cats.

From The Daily Beast

I suspect that the new Tarzan will run into the same problems that beset the recent Lone Ranger remake.

From The Daily Beast

But he breathed vibrant, hilarious, oh-so-fabulous life into the classic 1996 remake.

From The Daily Beast

After 33 Years and an airplane explosion, their "Raiders of the Lost Ark" remake is almost complete.

From The Daily Beast

Sometimes his bed would be turned right on end, and he would have to put it to the ground and remake it before he could lie down.

From Project Gutenberg

Only the deepest love—such love as can remake a man's whole nature—could have been strong enough to bear the strain.

From Project Gutenberg

The material details with which we are able to surround ourselves seem at times to remake our point of view.

From Project Gutenberg

Wind the thread on a reel and keep for the repairing of this cloth, then remake the hem.

From Project Gutenberg

It was not in Ellis to remake himself, nor did he try to change his ways.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• fix
• fix up
• modernize
• overhaul
• reassemble
• rebuild
• recreate
• reestablish
• regenerate
• rehabilitate
• rejuvenate
• remodel
• renovate
• repair
• reproduce
• restore
• revamp
• rework