reinvest

verb

re·​in·​vest ˌrē-ən-ˈvest 

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

In all likelihood, Newcastle will be looking to make a significant sale or two each summer for the foreseeable future as that will provide them with greater capacity to reinvest. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026

With a goal to build 98 more homes in five years, reStart plans to acquire and reinvest into already existing houses alongside its construction projects. — Julianna Mejia july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

The announcement comes as rising geopolitical tensions, including wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, spur governments to rearm and reinvest in domestic industrial capacity. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 15 July 2026

To stay viable, attract high-quality employees and reinvest in the mission, nonprofits must stay profitable. — Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reinvest

• abreast
• accessed
• addressed
• appressed
• armrest
• arrest
• assessed
• attest
• backrest
• behest
• bequest
• caressed

Kids Definition

reinvest

verb

re·​in·​vest ˌrē-ən-ˈvest 

: to invest again or anew

reinvestment

-ˈves(t)-mənt

noun

Legal Definition

reinvest

transitive verb

re·​in·​vest ˌrē-ən-ˈvest 

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