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.

Examples of invest in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That includes other immigrants who continue to buy homes to move into or to invest in, even some without legal immigration status. —Juan Cordoba, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025

Question 1 asks voters to approve $30 million to invest in storm drains, pipes and catch basins to remove water during heavy rainfall. —Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025

Every marketer and brand was actively exploring how to partner and invest in AI the right way, and discussing its transformative potential for the industry. —Derya Matras, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025

Once the latest amendments to the rules are finalized anyone around the world will be able to quickly start investing in the Saudi market. —Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for invest in

• clandestine
• intestine
• progestin