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remake.

To make again.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˌɹiːˈmeɪk/Received-Pronunciation/ɹiˈmeɪk/General-American
  1. To make again.

    transitive
    You'll need to remake that cake, as it's completely burned.
  2. To make a new, especially updated, version of (a film, video game, etc.).

    transitive
    The director wanted to remake some of his favourite films from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English make English remake From re- + make.

noun/ˈɹiːmeɪk/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹiˌmeɪk/General-American
  1. A new version of something.

  2. A new, especially updated, version of a film, video game, etc.

    I haven't seen the original film, but the remake was great.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English make English remake From re- + make.

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