remake

1 of 2

verb

re·make (ˌ)rē-ˈmāk

remade (ˌ)rē-ˈmād ; remaking

Synonyms of remake

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

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.

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Verb

Puma’s mission to remake its executive team continues with its newest hire. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Since coming to Barnes & Noble, in 2019, Daunt, a very English Londoner, has had the curious experience of successfully remaking the book business in places like Wichita, Kansas, and Cheyenne, Wyoming. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026

Noun

While today’s cinema listings are crammed with sequels and remakes, with the watching experience couched in discourse and then discourse about the discourse, the best ’90s films were for the most part true originals. — Daisy Jones, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 Back in May 2026, renowned insider Rebs Gaming confidently reported that Halo 2 and 3 remakes were in development. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remake

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1635, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1936, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of remake was circa 1635

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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

remake

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noun

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