Reinventing (verb)

Meaning & Definition of Reinventing

to make as if for the first time something already invented
to remake or redo completely
to bring into use again

Reinventing (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

to make significant changes or improvements to (something)

"We are striving to reinvent our business model."

similar: altering, converting, making over, modifying, recasting, reclaiming, recycling, redesigning, redeveloping, redoing, reengineering, refashioning, refiguring, refitting, refocusing, rejiggering, remaking, remodeling, revamping, revising, reworking, transforming, readapting, readjusting, acclimating, acclimatizing, accommodating, adapting, adjusting, conditioning, conforming, doctoring, editing, fashioning, fitting, putting, shaping, suiting, tailoring, attuning, correcting, harmonizing, squaring, tuning
to bring (something) into use again in a new way

"Later in her career, she reinvented herself as a singer/songwriter."

similar: reactivating, restarting, refreshening, refreshing, reanimating, recharging, regenerating, rejuvenating, rekindling, renewing, resurrecting, resuscitating, revitalizing, revivifying, reviving, rewakening, rewaking, jump-starting, kick-starting

opposite: extinguishing, killing, quenching, suppressing

Related Entry: Reinvent (verb)

Reinvent is a different word from Reinventing. The synonyms below are for reinvent, not for reinventing.

to make significant changes or improvements to (something)

"We are striving to reinvent our business model."

similar: alter, convert, make over, modify, recast, reclaim, recycle, redesign, redevelop, redo, reengineer, refashion, refigure, refit, refocus, rejigger, remake, remodel, revamp, revise, rework, transform, readapt, readjust, acclimate, acclimatize, accommodate, adapt, adjust, condition, conform, doctor, edit, fashion, fit, put, shape, suit, tailor, attune, correct, harmonize, square, tune
to bring (something) into use again in a new way

"Later in her career, she reinvented herself as a singer/songwriter."

similar: reactivate, restart, refresh, refreshen, reanimate, recharge, regenerate, rejuvenate, rekindle, renew, resurrect, resuscitate, revitalize, revive, revivify, rewake, rewaken, jump-start, kick-start

opposite: extinguish, kill, quench, suppress

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Reinventing

The most common words with a similar meaning to Reinventing:

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Reinventing

Words with the opposite meaning of Reinventing:

extinguishing, killing, quenching, suppressing

Word Forms of Reinventing

Inflections: reinvented, reinvents

Derived words: reinvention (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Reinventing

First known use: 1686

Frequently Asked Questions about Reinventing

What does "Reinventing" mean?

"Reinventing" means to make as if for the first time something already invented. As a verb, it is defined as: to make as if for the first time something already invented. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Reinventing"?

Other words for "Reinventing" include altering, converting, making over, modifying, recasting, reclaiming, recycling and redesigning. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Reinventing" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Reinventing"?

There are 63 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Reinventing". Common alternatives include altering, converting, making over, modifying, recasting, reclaiming, recycling, redesigning, redeveloping and redoing.

What is the opposite of "Reinventing"?

Antonyms of "Reinventing" include extinguishing, killing, quenching and suppressing.

How do you use "Reinventing" in a sentence?

Examples of "Reinventing" in a sentence: "We are striving to reinvent our business model."; "Later in her career, she reinvented herself as a singer/songwriter.".

Is "Reinventing" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Reinventing" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Reinventing"?

"Reinventing" is pronounced /ˌrē-ən-ˈvent/ and divided into syllables as re·in·vent.

What is the origin of the word "Reinventing"?

First known use: 1686.