Recast

Verb

Definition: To cast or fashion anew.

Synonyms: Reshape, Remold, Remodel

Antonyms: Retain, Maintain

Examples:
  • The director decided to recast the lead role in the play.
  • The designer recast the antique jewelry into a modern necklace.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of recasting as creating something new by casting again.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English (in the sense 'cast again'): from re- 'again' + cast; influenced by Old French recaster or late Latin recastigare.

Historical Usage:

The term originated in Middle English and has since been used to indicate the act of casting or fashioning something anew.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Recast in a different light"

Explanation:

To present or interpret something in a new or different way.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'recast' with 'cast'.

Explanation:

While both words involve casting, 'recast' specifically refers to casting or fashioning anew, while 'cast' generally refers to the act of casting without the implication of shaping something again.

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