to reinvest
- verb
- /ˌriːɪnˈvɛst/
- Formal
Examples
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"We need to reinvest in cities and towns," he said.
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The proceeds from the forthcoming sale of the 4G mobile internet spectrum should be reinvested in UK science and innovation.
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" I'm proud to be able to reinvest these recovered TIF funds into a neighborhood program that will directly impact the lives of Chicago's families and strengthen our city's economy for the future."
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His tireless work on the Glendale Board of Education, which includes advocating to reinvest in education, has led to a resounding endorsement by elected officials and community leaders in the City of Glendale.
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The company decided to reinvest its profits into community programs to enhance local development.
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After being reappointed, she pledged to reinvest power back to the team to encourage collaborative decision-making.
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To improve morale, the new manager will reinvest authority in the original project leaders, allowing them to take charge again.
Synonyms
Return something to the person who owns it after you use or borrow it
Return someone to their family or a thing to its owner
To bring back something that stopped or was lost
To put something back where it was
Give someone the same job again after their term ends
To take back a job or duty you had before
Give back something lost or stolen to its owner
To choose someone again for a job or position
Give back ownership of a property to the previous owner after a loan is paid
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Phrasal Verbs
How Restored
- Formal
- Formal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word reinvest is made of re- meaning 'again' and invest meaning 'to put someone into a job or give them power'. So to reinvest someone is to officially put them back into their office, title, or duties.