remake

1 of 2

verb

re·​make (ˌ)rē-ˈmāk 

remade (ˌ)rē-ˈmād  ; remaking

transitive verb

: to make anew or in a different form

remaker

(ˌ)rē-ˈmā-kər 

noun

remake

2 of 2

noun

re·​make ˈrē-ˌmāk 

: one that is remade

especially : a new version of a movie

Synonyms of remake

Verb

• remodel
• modify
• change
• alter
• rework

Examples of remake in a Sentence

Verb

They will be remaking the film with American actors.

one of those people who left the security and conformity of a small town to remake their lives in the big city

Noun

The director's next project will be a remake of King Kong.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Whether Netflix or Paramount prevails, the outcome promises to remake Hollywood. —Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025

On Washington Week With The Atlantic, Michael Scherer joins a discussion about his story on the HHS secretary’s plans to remake America’s public-health system. —The Editors, The Atlantic, 29 Nov. 2025

Noun

One of the most significant changes in terms of combat, especially when compared to last year’s Silent Hill 2 remake, is that there are no guns. —Richard Newby, Time, 6 Dec. 2025

Because Depp was recently announced as starring as Ebenezer Scrooge in a remake of A Christmas Carol, the Jasons have begun sourcing a first edition of the holiday classic. —Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1635, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for remake

• awake
• backache
• beefsteak
• betake
• cheesecake
• cupcake
• daybreak
• earthquake
• eastlake
• forsake
• handshake
• headache

Kids Definition

remake

1 of 2 verb

re·​make (ˈ)rē-ˈmāk 

remade -ˈmād  ; remaking

: to make anew or in a different form

remake

2 of 2 noun

re·​make ˈrē-ˌmāk 

: one that has been remade

especially : a new version of a motion picture