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

Others are taking part — but remain skeptical of the fund’s ability to remake rural care, especially with new challenges on the horizon. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026

Chayka said the desire to remake the bottom two lines was fueled in part by discussions with current players as well as interviews with head coaching candidates. — Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Noun

The movie, Sony’s second recent remake and the eighth overall installment in the series, beat expectations thanks to great reviews and stellar word-of-mouth, as well as goodwill toward Cregger. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

By the way, the underrated Chloë Grace Moretz remake is also on Prime. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026

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
• forsake
• gouache
• 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