Simple Definition of reinvent

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reinvent

verb

reinvents; reinvented; reinventing
1
: to make major changes or improvements to (something)
The candidate promised to reinvent Social Security.
2
: to present (something) in a different or new way
chefs who reinvent regional favorites using exotic ingredients

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