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

Smart entrepreneurs reinvest in growth rather than splashing cash to keep up appearances. —Jodie Cook, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

If its suit isn't successful, Albertsons could squeeze as much as $1.3 billion from its operation to reinvest back into the business, Montani says. —Kimberly Chin, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024

The Equity Assistance Fund was described as a way to reinvest in historically underfunded Baltimore neighborhoods. —Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024

There are lots and lots of examples of industries – all properly functioning industries – to reinvest to get future gains. —Thomas Smith, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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