reinvent
Americanverb (used with object)
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to invent again or anew, especially without knowing that the invention already exists.
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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.
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to bring back; revive.
to reinvent trust and accountability.
verb
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to replace (a product, etc) with an entirely new version
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to duplicate (something that already exists) in what is therefore a wasted effort (esp in the phrase reinvent the wheel )
Other Word Forms
- reinvention noun
Etymology
Origin of reinvent
Example Sentences
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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.
“The vaquero had to reinvent techniques and strategies in a completely new context,” said Héctor Medina Miranda, a Mexican anthropologist and author.
From Los Angeles Times
Pep has reinvented his side numerous times throughout his career.
From BBC
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