reinvest
verb
re·in·vest ˌrē-ən-ˈvest 
reinvested; reinvesting; reinvests
transitive verb
1
: to invest again or anew
2
a
: to invest (income from investments) in additional securities
b
: to invest (earnings) in a business rather than distribute as dividends or profits
Example Sentences
Many investors reinvest their dividends. Before you reinvest, consider your options carefully. The company reinvests a portion of its profits in new products.
Recent Examples on the Web Some argue against stock buybacks and say that companies should be spending a far larger portion of their profits to reinvest in the core business, rather than returning cash to equity investors. 
Alan Gassman, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Carlsbad residents who are registered to vote can apply for one of six open seats on a citizens advisory committee that helps the city reinvest in its agricultural heritage. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2022 First, Berlin would reinvest in its military to meet the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s goal of spending 2% of gross domestic product on defense, and specifically would use it to upgrade equipment such as fighter jets. Joseph C. Sternberg, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 Similarly, Mercedes-Benz's portion will fall from 11.7 to 9.7 percent, but the German automaker will reinvest $67.2 million to increase its stake following the rights issue. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 20 July 2022 Niarra’s proposition: 10% commission, with the agreement that lodges reinvest another 10% into conservation and community. Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 31 July 2022 Instead, they are given 180 days to reinvest the proceeds from the sale of their prior assets. Ehud Gersten, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Share buybacks provide capital to institutional investors and the incentive to reinvest in biotech. Standish Fleming, STAT, 7 Aug. 2022 The company has pledged to reinvest a portion of its profits into research and development. Fortune, 21 July 2022 See More
Alan Gassman, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Carlsbad residents who are registered to vote can apply for one of six open seats on a citizens advisory committee that helps the city reinvest in its agricultural heritage. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2022 First, Berlin would reinvest in its military to meet the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s goal of spending 2% of gross domestic product on defense, and specifically would use it to upgrade equipment such as fighter jets. Joseph C. Sternberg, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 Similarly, Mercedes-Benz's portion will fall from 11.7 to 9.7 percent, but the German automaker will reinvest $67.2 million to increase its stake following the rights issue. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 20 July 2022 Niarra’s proposition: 10% commission, with the agreement that lodges reinvest another 10% into conservation and community. Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 31 July 2022 Instead, they are given 180 days to reinvest the proceeds from the sale of their prior assets. Ehud Gersten, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Share buybacks provide capital to institutional investors and the incentive to reinvest in biotech. Standish Fleming, STAT, 7 Aug. 2022 The company has pledged to reinvest a portion of its profits into research and development. Fortune, 21 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Legal Definition
reinvest
transitive verb
re·in·vest ˌrē-ən-ˈvest
1
: to invest again or anew
2
a
: to invest (as income from investments) in additional securities
b
: to invest (as earnings) in a business rather than distribute as dividends or profits