invest in
phrasal verb
invested in; investing in; invests in
Definition of invest 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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