Definition of reinvent
1 : to make as if for the first time something already invented <reinvent the wheel>
2 : to remake or redo completely
3 : to bring into use again
reinventionplay \-ˈven(t)-shən\ noun
Examples of reinvent in a sentence
The candidate promised to reinvent Social Security.
chefs who reinvent regional favorites using exotic ingredients
First Known Use of reinvent
REINVENT Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of reinvent for English Language Learners
: to make major changes or improvements to (something)
: to present (something) in a different or new way
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