reinvent /ɹiːɪnˈvɛnt/verb 2forms 3phrases 1 verb2 •To invent again something that has already been invented. •To adapt into a different form; to give a new style or image to.He had the ability to reinvent himself as needed. formsreinvented · reinventing · reinvents Phrases with reinvent reinvent the wheelTo 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.