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.