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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This new group of athletes is envisioned as a reset for Reebok as the brand aims to reinvest in the basketball space.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2024
Small businesses tend to reinvest their earnings within the community, whether through local employment, sourcing materials from nearby vendors or hosting community events.
—Deepali Jamwal, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The time for Simmons College to reinvest in student housing, Cosby said, has been long overdue.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 8 Oct. 2024
Also important: management’s comments on how Costco club members are responding to the membership fee increase and how management plans to reinvest those extra dollars.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2024
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2024
Small businesses tend to reinvest their earnings within the community, whether through local employment, sourcing materials from nearby vendors or hosting community events.
—Deepali Jamwal, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The time for Simmons College to reinvest in student housing, Cosby said, has been long overdue.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 8 Oct. 2024
Also important: management’s comments on how Costco club members are responding to the membership fee increase and how management plans to reinvest those extra dollars.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for reinvest
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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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