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.
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Start small and reinvest your profits to grow sustainably, always maintaining detailed financial records and setting aside money for taxes. 5. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 For instance, once a CD reaches maturity, investors may not be able to reinvest that money at the same rate. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025 Stan Cross, electric transportation director with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, said a primary intention of the federal funding was to reinvest in American manufacturing to be able to build out a durable supply chain for electric vehicles and batteries. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025 Pinto negotiated a high price for Dominic Solanke and was able to reinvest the proceeds in Evanilson from Porto and Dean Huijsen, a player Pinto loaned from Juventus at Roma. The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reinvest

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reinvest was in 1600

Cite this Entry

“Reinvest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvest. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

reinvest

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