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remake Meaning & Definition

(ˌ)rē-ˈmāk

What Does Remake Mean?

As a verb, remake means to make anew or in a different form. As a noun, it means one that is remade.

Quick Facts About Remake

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/(ˌ)rē-ˈmāk/
Syllables2
Synonymsredo, make over and refashion
Antonymsfix, freeze and set

Remake Definition (Verb)

  1. to make anew or in a different form

Remake as a Noun

  1. one that is remade
  2. a new version of a movie

Synonyms of Remake

Remake synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Remake

Remake in a Sentence

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

yesterday's soup was so good that we decided to remake it for today's lunch

Word Forms & Grammar

re·made

re·mak·ing

re·mak·er noun

remade

remake

remaker

remakers

remakes

remaking

Words That Rhyme With Remake

First Known Use

circa 1635

1936

How Do You Say Remake?

The standard pronunciation of remake is /(ˌ)rē-ˈmāk/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (māk).

Quick Answers About Remake

Is remake a verb or a noun?

Remake is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for remake?

Words with a similar meaning to remake include redo, make over and refashion. See the full list of remake synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of remake?

Words opposite in meaning to remake are fix, freeze, set and stabilize.

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