Remake: meaning, definitions and examples

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remake

 

[ หˆriหmeษชk ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

movie production

To remake a movie is to create a new version of an existing film, often with updated technology, different actors, or a modernized storyline. Remakes are common in the film industry as a way to reintroduce classic stories to a new audience.

Synonyms

reboot, recreate, reimagine

Examples of usage

  • They decided to remake the classic 1980s film with a more diverse cast.
  • The director's vision for the remake was to bring a fresh perspective to the beloved story.
Context #2 | Noun

entertainment industry

A remake refers to the new version of a movie, TV show, or song that is based on an earlier version. Remakes often generate discussion and debate among fans and critics about how they compare to the original.

Synonyms

reboot, recreation, reimagining

Examples of usage

  • The remake of the popular TV series received mixed reviews from viewers.
  • She starred in the remake of the classic musical, bringing her own interpretation to the role.

Translations

Translations of the word "remake" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น refazer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคจเคฐเฅเคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคฎเคพเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Neugestaltung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membuat ulang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตั€ะพะฑะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przerรณbka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒกใ‚คใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท refaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rehacer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yeniden yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌ๋ฉ”์ดํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุนุงุฏุฉ ุตู†ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edฤ›lat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predelanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡ๅˆถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predelava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ endurgerรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนั‚ะฐ ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒ แƒ’แƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yenidษ™n etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rehacer

Etymology

The term 'remake' originated in the early 20th century in the context of film production. As the film industry evolved, remakes became a common practice to revisit and reinterpret familiar stories. The concept of remaking has since expanded to other forms of entertainment, including TV shows and music. Remakes continue to be a popular way to introduce timeless tales to new generations while offering a fresh take on the original material.

See also: make, makeover, maker, makeup, making.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,818, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.