recast

verb
UK: /riːˈkɑːst/
US: /riːˈkæst/

  1. To change the form or content of something.

    1. We need to recast the play to make it more modern.
    2. The director decided to recast the entire scene to improve the pacing.

  2. To give something a different emphasis or interpretation.

    1. The media recast him as a hero after his brave actions.
    2. Historians often recast past events in light of new evidence found.

  3. To melt something down and reshape it into a new form.

    1. The sculptor will recast the bronze statue.
    2. They plan to recast the old bells into new memorial chimes.

Synonyms

reword remake revise reframe remodel transform
recast noun

  1. Something that has been changed or presented in a different way.

    1. This is a recast of the original story.
    2. The film is a clever recast of an old classic tale.

  2. The process of reshaping something, like an idea or an object.

    1. The recast of the project was necessary for its success.
    2. Following the recast, the novel gained immense popularity.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "recast" in English means: To change the form or content of something., To give something a different emphasis or interpretation., To melt something down and reshape it into a new form..

The phonetic transcription of "recast" is /riːˈkɑːst/ in British English and /riːˈkæst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "recast": reword, remake, revise, reframe, remodel, transform.

Example usage of "recast": "We need to recast the play to make it more modern.". More examples on the page.