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.
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For the board, that meant investing in early science education and strong training for scientists and engineers at all educational levels and in all sectors.
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National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The event, happening through April 27, is the ideal time to invest in high-quality seasonal bedding thanks to the thousands of discounts on comforters, quilts, sheets, and pillows.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Local employers must also recognize the role affordable housing plays in the well-being of their workforce and invest in their employees’ stability.
—Ryan Von Weller, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Well, the the new interim president has overseen some changes in their hydrocarbon law, which changes the terms under which companies could invest in the country.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
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National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The event, happening through April 27, is the ideal time to invest in high-quality seasonal bedding thanks to the thousands of discounts on comforters, quilts, sheets, and pillows.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Local employers must also recognize the role affordable housing plays in the well-being of their workforce and invest in their employees’ stability.
—Ryan Von Weller, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Well, the the new interim president has overseen some changes in their hydrocarbon law, which changes the terms under which companies could invest in the country.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Invest in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invest%20in. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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