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recast

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re·cast  (r-kst)
tr.v. re·cast, re·cast·ing, re·casts
1. To mold again: recast a bell.
2. To set down or present (ideas, for example) in a new or different arrangement: recast a sentence.
3. To change the cast of (a theatrical production).
n. (rkst)
1. The act or process of recasting.
2. Something produced by recasting.

recast
Verb
[-casting, -cast]
1. to give a new form or shape to: he found the organization wholly recast
2. to change the actors or singers in (a play, musical, or opera)
3. to rework (a piece of writing or music): she has recast most of my book
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.recast - cast again, in a different role; "He was recast as Iago"
performing arts - arts or skills that require public performance
cast - select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet; "He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona"
2.recast - cast again; "The bell cracked and had to be recast"
mould, mold, cast - form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture"
3.recast - cast or model anew; "She had to recast her image to please the electorate in her home state"
redo, refashion, remake, make over - make new; "She is remaking her image"


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In this way she came to conclusions, which had to be remodelled according to the adventures of the day, and were indeed recast as liberally as any one could desire, leaving always a small grain of belief behind them.
Look here,' said George, 'this piece is going to be recast.
And the following, recast in a less allusive and conversational manner, is the story that he told.
 
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