reinvest

verb

re·​in·​vest ˌrē-ən-ˈvest How to pronounce reinvest (audio)
reinvested; reinvesting; reinvests

transitive verb

1
: to invest again or anew
2
a
: to invest (income from investments) in additional securities
b
: to invest (earnings) in a business rather than distribute as dividends or profits

Examples of reinvest in a Sentence

Many investors reinvest their dividends. Before you reinvest, consider your options carefully. The company reinvests a portion of its profits in new products.
Recent Examples on the Web This new group of athletes is envisioned as a reset for Reebok as the brand aims to reinvest in the basketball space. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2024 Small businesses tend to reinvest their earnings within the community, whether through local employment, sourcing materials from nearby vendors or hosting community events. Deepali Jamwal, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 The time for Simmons College to reinvest in student housing, Cosby said, has been long overdue. Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 8 Oct. 2024 Also important: management’s comments on how Costco club members are responding to the membership fee increase and how management plans to reinvest those extra dollars. Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reinvest 

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Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reinvest was in 1600

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Cite this Entry

“Reinvest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvest. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

reinvest

verb
re·​in·​vest ˌrē-ən-ˈvest How to pronounce reinvest (audio)
: to invest again or anew
reinvestment
-ˈves(t)-mənt
noun

Legal Definition

reinvest

transitive verb
re·​in·​vest ˌrē-ən-ˈvest How to pronounce reinvest (audio)
1
: to invest again or anew
2
a
: to invest (as income from investments) in additional securities
b
: to invest (as earnings) in a business rather than distribute as dividends or profits
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