reinvent

[ ree-in-vent ]

verb (used with object)

1. to invent again or anew, especially without knowing that the invention already exists.
2. 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.

3. to bring back; revive:

   to reinvent trust and accountability.

reinvent

/ ˌriːɪnˈvɛnt /

verb

1. to replace (a product, etc) with an entirely new version
2. to duplicate (something that already exists) in what is therefore a wasted effort (esp in the phrase reinvent the wheel )

Other Words From

• rein·vention noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reinvent¹

First recorded in 1685–90; re- + invent

Related Words

• remake
• revive