reinvent

[ˌriːɪnˈvɛnt]

reinvent Definition

• 1. to change something so much that it appears to be entirely new
• 2. to invent something again or in a different way

Using reinvent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reinvent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company is trying to reinvent itself as a leader in sustainable technology.

• Example

  She decided to reinvent her career after years of working in finance.

• Example

  The designer reinvented the classic dress with modern details.

reinvent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reinvent

• revamp
• remake
• recreate

Antonyms for reinvent

• maintain
• preserve

Phrases with reinvent

• reinvent the wheel

  to waste time and effort trying to create something that already exists or has already been done before

  Example

  There's no need to reinvent the wheel. Just use the existing software.

• reinvent oneself

  to change one's life or career in a significant way

  Example

  After retiring from his job, he decided to reinvent himself as an artist.

• reinvent the past

  to reinterpret or change the way historical events are remembered or understood

  Example

  Some historians argue that certain films reinvent the past to suit their own agendas.

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Summary: reinvent in Brief

To 'reinvent' [ˌriːɪnˈvɛnt] is to change something so much that it appears to be entirely new or to invent something again or in a different way. It can refer to a company, a career, or a design, as in 'The company is trying to reinvent itself as a leader in sustainable technology.' The phrase 'reinvent the wheel' means to waste time and effort creating something that already exists, while 'reinvent oneself' means to change one's life or career significantly.