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.
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
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Similar to a comfortable pair of loafers or a warm winter jacket, flattering, high-quality jeans are worth investing in, like this option from Pistola.
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Japan is investing in nine carbon storage sites, three of them in Malaysia, to try to cut its net emissions.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Similar to a comfortable pair of loafers or a warm winter jacket, flattering, high-quality jeans are worth investing in, like this option from Pistola.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the continent’s apparel-producing hubs depend on China for certain materials and components that aren’t produced in the region, though some countries have invested in rebuilding and verticalizing their fashion sectors in recent years.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Invest in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invest%20in. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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