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

Meanwhile, developers in flood-prone areas are investing in elevated foundations and storm-resistant materials to mitigate risk. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 July 2025

Taxpayers can invest in these by participating in Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs). —Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025

Over that same period, the state has invested in new transportation and development projects, like the WALK rail bridge spanning the Norwalk River, and the Connecticut River bridge connecting Old Saybrook and Old Lyme. —Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025

The best thing to do is invest in a personal item that’s big enough to fit your electronics and features padded pockets for them. —Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025

Rhymes for invest in

• clandestine
• intestine
• progestin