reshape
UK: ˌriːˈʃeɪp | US: ˌriːˈʃeɪp
vt. to give a new form or structure to something
vt. to alter the shape or configuration of something
The word "reshape" combines the prefix "re-" (from Latin, meaning "again") with the root "shape" (from Old English "scieppan," meaning "to create or form"). The prefix implies repetition or alteration, while "shape" retains its core meaning of form or structure. Together, they logically convey the idea of modifying or reforming something. This construction follows a common pattern in English where "re-" prefixes verbs to indicate repetition or change (e.g., rebuild, rethink).
The designer decided to reshape the dress for a better fit.
New policies aim to reshape the education system.
Over time, erosion can reshape a coastline dramatically.
The artist used clay to reshape the sculpture into a new figure.
Technology continues to reshape how we communicate.