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

For example, a company could reinvest cost savings into innovation initiatives aimed at enhancing the customer experience or strengthening its core competitive advantages, such as market leadership or flagship products. —Ayo Adepoju, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024

Does the company need to constantly reinvest in capital? —Charles Rotblut, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024

Shed slow-growth businesses and reinvest in the rest, including its Universal Studios theme parks and (still unprofitable) Peacock streaming service. —Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024

The university plans to reinvest some of the money saved from the cuts to other priorities. —Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 20 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