reinvent

re·in·vent

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Definitions of reinvent word

verb with object reinvent to invent again or anew, especially without knowing that the invention already exists. 1
verb with object reinvent 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. 1
verb with object reinvent to bring back; revive: to reinvent trust and accountability. 1
transitive verb reinvent devise anew 1
verb reinvent To reinvent something means to change it so that it seems different and new. 0
verb reinvent to replace (a product, etc) with an entirely new version 0

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1685-90; re- + invent

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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