Associations to the word «Reinvent»

Wiktionary

REINVENT, verb. To invent again something that has already been invented.
REINVENT, verb. To adapt into a different form; to give a new style or image to.
REINVENT THE WHEEL, verb. (idiomatic) To do work unnecessarily when it has already been done satisfactorily by others; to attempt to devise a solution to a problem when a solution already exists.

Dictionary definition

REINVENT, verb. Bring back into existence; "The candidate reinvented the concept of national health care so that he would get elected".
REINVENT, verb. Create anew and make over; "He reinvented African music for American listeners".

Wise words

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Hippocrates