reimagine

[ ree-i-maj-in ]

verb (used with object)

1. to think about or consider in a new and creative way: Each of the forty short stories reimagines a moment from the original film, but through the eyes of a supporting character.

   For decades, Walt Disney would strive to reimagine the typical amusement park as a theme park, an idealized salute to America's past and a nod to an experimental vision for its future.

   Each of the forty short stories reimagines a moment from the original film, but through the eyes of a supporting character.

2. to create or imagine a new lifestyle or identity for (oneself):

   It was a song written to help him transform and reimagine himself in the aftermath of his parent's divorce.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reimagine¹

First recorded in 1825–30; re- ( def ) + imagine ( def )

Example Sentences

Their collaboration this time: “The Return,” Uberto Pasolini’s reimagining of Homer’s epic, and a project the filmmaker worked on for 30 years.

From New York Times

In his work Invisible Cities, he was inspired by termite mounds to reimagine what architecture might look like in the future.

From BBC

With a "Harry Potter" show long in the works at HBO, it seems as though efforts are being made to protect the reimagining of J.K.

From Salon

Here’s how our contributors are reimagining fall desserts, with stories and inspiration to guide you to your next favorite treat.

From Salon

Federer added that Nadal made him "reimagine" his game, to the extent that the Swiss changed the size of his racquet head.

From BBC