recast

[ˌriːˈkɑːst]

recast Definition

• 1. cast (a metal object) again after remelting it
• 2. present or organize in a different way; reformulate
• 3. give (an actor) a different role in a play or film

Using recast: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "recast" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The statue was recast in bronze.

• Example

  The director decided to recast the lead actor.

• Example

  The company is planning to recast its marketing strategy.

• Example

  The story was recast as a romantic comedy.

recast Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for recast

• reformulate
• rephrase
• reword
• remodel
• restructure

Antonyms for recast

• maintain
• preserve
• retain

Phrases with recast

• recast in a new light

  to present something in a new way that changes how it is understood

  Example

  The discovery of new evidence recasts the case in a new light.

• recast the mold

  to make a new mold for casting an object

  Example

  The foundry had to recast the mold because the original was damaged.

• recast one's vote

  to change one's vote in a new round of voting

  Example

  After the first ballot failed to produce a winner, some delegates recast their votes.

Origins of recast

from re- 'again' + cast, from Old Norse kasta 'to throw'

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Summary: recast in Brief

To 'recast' [ˌriːˈkɑːst] means to cast again after remelting, to present or organize something in a different way, or to give an actor a different role. Examples include 'The statue was recast in bronze,' 'The director decided to recast the lead actor,' and 'The company is planning to recast its marketing strategy.' The phrase 'recast in a new light' means to present something in a new way that changes how it is understood.