invest in
phrasal 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.
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Helpful Tip: Consider investing in a traditional alarm clock and setting up a charging station outside your bedroom.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Cities must invest in innovative design and technology through engagement with their citizens.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
The government has also heavily invested in public charging infrastructure, and many Norwegian households are able to charge their cars at home.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 July 2025
In the case of a probate appraisal, potential heirs and creditors are invested in the accuracy and speed of the estate appraisal.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 July 2025
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Cities must invest in innovative design and technology through engagement with their citizens.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
The government has also heavily invested in public charging infrastructure, and many Norwegian households are able to charge their cars at home.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 July 2025
In the case of a probate appraisal, potential heirs and creditors are invested in the accuracy and speed of the estate appraisal.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 July 2025
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“Invest in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invest%20in. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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