recast
5 synonyms for recast, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make or shape something again in a different form.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use recast
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
recast a role
recast the film
recast something as
Recast is a standard word at home in everyday, professional and creative writing.
Etymology
Recast is built from the prefix re-, meaning again, joined to the verb cast. It has kept this sense of doing something a second time, whether shaping an object or reassigning acting roles.
Full origin of recast →Frequently asked questions
What does “recast” mean?
The word “recast” means to give something a new form, shape, or presentation. In plain terms, reshaping something, or replacing the actors playing certain roles.
What does recast mean?
Recast means to make, shape or present something again in a different form, and in film or theatre it means giving the roles to different actors.
How do you pronounce “recast”?
“Recast” is pronounced ree-KAHST (/ɹiːˈkɑːst/ in IPA).
Is recast one word or two?
It is written as a single word, recast, with no hyphen.
How do you use “recast” in a sentence?
Here is “recast” used in a sentence: “The writer recast the old fairy tale as a modern thriller.”
What is the past tense of recast?
The past tense and past participle are both recast. Recasted is also common, but some people treat it as an error, so recast is the safer choice.
What part of speech is “recast”?
Depending on how it is used, “recast” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “recast” have?
“Recast” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to give something a new form, shape, or presentation.
