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recast

re·cast [ ree kást ] (past and past participle re·cast, present participle re·cast·ing, 3rd person present singular re·casts)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. cast object again: to repeat the casting process for an object formed in a mold

2. change something: to change the form of something
The experience led him to recast his philosophy of life.

3. give roles to different actors: to assign roles in something such as a play or film to different actors
recast the play for a road tour

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