reinvent

[ 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.

Origin of reinvent

First recorded in 1685–90; re- + invent

OTHER WORDS FROM reinvent

re·in·ven·tion, noun

Words nearby reinvent

reinsure, reintegrate, reintegration, reinterpret, reintroduce, reinvent, reinvent the wheel, reinvest, reinvestigate, reinvigorate, reis

Words related to reinvented

revive, remake, renovate, resuscitate, revamp, renew, reaffirm, reawaken, refresh, regenerate, revitalize, rehabilitate, remodel, reopen, replace, restate, restore, resume

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British Dictionary definitions for reinvented

reinvent
/ (ˌriːɪnˈvɛnt) /

verb (tr)

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)