invest
verb (1)
invested;
investing;
invests
Definition of invest
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to commit (money) in order to earn a financial return
2
: to make use of for future benefits or advantages
invested her time wisely
3
: to involve or engage especially emotionally
were deeply invested in their children's lives
: to make an investment
invest
verb (2)
invested;
investing;
invests
Definition of invest (Entry 2 of 2)
1 [ Medieval Latin investire, from Latin, to clothe ]
a
: to array in the symbols of office or honor
b
: to furnish with power or authority
c
: to grant someone control or authority over : vest
2
: to endow with a quality : infuse
3
: to cover completely : envelop
5
[ Middle French investir, from Old Italian investire, from Latin, to surround ]
: to surround with troops or ships so as to prevent escape or entry
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