invest in

verb

invested in; investing in; invests in

1

: to use money for (something) in order to earn more money

He made a fortune by investing in real estate.

He invested his savings in the business.

2

: to spend money for building or improving (something)

The city will invest millions of dollars in two new schools.

The city plans to invest heavily in its educational system this year.

3

: to give (time or effort) in order to do something or make something better

A lot of time was invested in the project.

We need to invest more effort in educating our children.

4

informal : to spend money on (something useful or helpful to oneself)

I am planning to invest in a good coat.

Examples of invest in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her apartment offers exceptional views of the basilica, but the uncertainty surrounding the project has become a source of constant concern and has even prevented her from investing in renovations. —CNN Money, 8 June 2026

Find beauty in the ephemeral, and gratitude in what is not promised, and always invest in the people that want to see you blossom. —Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 June 2026

Harry's Labs also invested in the seed round of Hims, but has since sold its minority stake. —Amelia Lucas,melissa Repko, CNBC, 7 June 2026

Her parents and younger brother are featured in the painting in honor of how her family members have impacted Kansas City through giving back and investing in the community. —Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026

Rhymes for invest in

• clandestine
• intestine
• progestin