Synonyms

reinvent

American

[ree-in-vent] / ˌri ɪnˈvɛnt /

verb (used with object)

to invent again or anew, especially without knowing that the invention already exists.
to remake or make over, as in a different form.

At 60, he reinvented himself as a volunteer. We have an opportunity to reinvent government.
to bring back; revive.

to reinvent trust and accountability.

reinvent British

/ ˌriːɪnˈvɛnt /

verb

to replace (a product, etc) with an entirely new version
to duplicate (something that already exists) in what is therefore a wasted effort (esp in the phrase reinvent the wheel )

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Other Word Forms

reinvention noun

Etymology

Origin of reinvent

First recorded in 1685–90; re- + invent

Example Sentences

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Ellison said his proposed Warner Bros. takeover “is not about consolidation -- it’s about reinventing the business.”

From Los Angeles Times

“This is not about consolidation. It’s about reinventing the business,” Ellison added.

From MarketWatch

But for her to keep reinventing herself is so inspiring for me, who’s zipping through these first three albums.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, he was brought on as a consultant after he pitched his vision of how they could reinvent legacy sports brand Slazenger.

From BBC

If we abolish SRG, we will have to reinvent it later.

From The Wall Street Journal

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