Definition

To put money or resources back into a business or investment after receiving returns from it, often to generate more profit.

Example

After receiving dividends, she decided to reinvest the money into the company.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you thought about how to reinvest your savings this year?

Yeah, I was thinking of putting some into stocks.

That's a good idea! I’m planning to reinvest my earnings in a mutual fund.

Sounds smart! Diversifying is always a solid strategy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reinvest → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "invest" (from Latin "investire", meaning to clothe or to put on). The word "reinvest" means to put money or resources into something again, typically for the purpose of generating more profit or growth.

Memory Tip

Think of putting something 'again' ('re-') into an investment ('invest') — that's why reinvest means to invest again.

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