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Definition of reinvest

reinvest

/ˌriːɪnˈvɛst/
re · in · vest
Adjective:reinvestable
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Past Simple:reinvested
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Past Participle:reinvested
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Present Participle:reinvesting
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reinvest Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To put the profits, interest, or dividends earned from a previous investment back into the same enterprise or into a new asset to generate further growth.

Example

"The company decided to reinvest its quarterly profits into research and development rather than paying out dividends."

2

To devote renewed time, energy, or effort to a relationship, community, or personal endeavor.

Example

"After finishing her graduate degree, she was eager to reinvest her energy into local community projects."

3

To endow or clothe someone or something anew with power, authority, or a particular quality (formal).

Example

"The constitutional reform sought to reinvest the regional assemblies with legislative authority."

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• Rhymes for reinvest

• Nearby Words

reinvade
reinvent
reinvention
reinvest
reinvestigate
reinvestigation
reinvestment

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reinvest. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reinvest
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