reinvest
verb
re·in·vest
ˌrē-ən-ˈvest 
reinvested; reinvesting; reinvests
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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Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
The property owner might be able to reinvest the sale proceeds in opportunity zone investments or use a like-kind exchange of similar property under Section 1031 of the tax code.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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—Ben Geman, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
The three winners will be revealed at an event in September during Milan Fashion Week, with each bestowed with a prize of 10,000 euros to reinvest in their business as well as media coverage and mentoring sessions with Thélios professionals.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
The property owner might be able to reinvest the sale proceeds in opportunity zone investments or use a like-kind exchange of similar property under Section 1031 of the tax code.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The big picture: The pact would create a joint reconstruction fund, partly used to reinvest in Ukrainian minerals, energy and infrastructure projects.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
The three winners will be revealed at an event in September during Milan Fashion Week, with each bestowed with a prize of 10,000 euros to reinvest in their business as well as media coverage and mentoring sessions with Thélios professionals.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reinvest
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“Reinvest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvest. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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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
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