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

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

That’s in no way a movement that could sweep the midterms and then be harnessed by a charismatic demagogue to remake an entire political party. —Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025

That’s in no way a movement that could sweep the midterms and then be harnessed by a charismatic demagogue to remake an entire political party. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025

Noun

The boots are a high-heel remake of the classic Timberland wheat boots, but feature a pointed toe and a slim six-inch heel. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025

A couple of hundred pounds lighter than the last car to wear an Alpine badge, the A110 is a retro remake that actually works. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 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