verb
reinvent
ree-ihn-VEHNT
verb
1
To change something so much that it feels completely new.
"The band reinvented itself with a completely different sound."
"She reinvented her career after leaving law for photography."
How to Use Reinvent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo remake something so thoroughly it feels brand new.
Common mistake
The phrase "reinvent the wheel" means to waste effort recreating something that already works well.
Common pairings
reinvent yourself
reinvent the wheel
Word Forms
reinvented past tense, reinvents singular
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The band _____ itself with a completely different sound.