verb
recast
ree-KAHST
verb
1
To give something a new form, shape, or presentation.
"The writer recast the old fairy tale as a modern thriller."
2
To assign different actors to the roles in a production.
"The studio decided to recast the lead role after the actor dropped out."
noun
1
The act or result of reworking something into a new form.
"The sequel is really a recast of the original story."
How to Use Recast
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishReshaping something, or replacing the actors playing certain roles.
Common pairings
recast a role
recast the story
a full recast
Word Forms
recast past tense, recasted past tense, recasts plural, recasts singular
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Etymology
Formed from re- ("again") plus cast.