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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Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Besides providing individual economic opportunities, circular migration can strengthen communities as migrants reinvest their earnings in land, housing, and local businesses.
—Adri Salido, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Apr. 2025
Quartz's management bought the company back in 2020, with plans to reinvest in the outlet.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 4 Apr. 2025
Ayala Land Hospitality will reinvest in its flagship properties, modernize Seda business hotels and upgrade its El Nido Resorts in the idyllic Palawan islands, Ayala Land said.
—Ian Sayson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 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 15 May. 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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