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

Now’s the time to invest in that new winter coat for yourself, or get your gifting done with CashSoft knitwear and cold-weather accessories, perfect for everyone on your list—no code necessary. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025

For younger generations, the plans could make saving easier and more effective through features such as auto-enrollment, automatic escalation, and investing in target-date funds. —Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2025

Consider investing in pieces that will carry on year-after-year, and, in the case of your watch…potentially, well into the next generation. —Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2025

Jim Urquhart | Reuters Munger also invested in real estate with an unusual partner. —Alex Crippen, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for invest in

• clandestine
• intestine
• progestin