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

Home developers also have become more cautious about investing in large residential projects, said Weaver, who sells with Silvercreek Realty Group in Meridian. —Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026

At a time when voting rights protections are being rolled back across the country, investing in youth voter engagement is not radical. —Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026

Bryson says the state started investing in roads in 2015. —Julia Avant, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026

But as the company continues to invest in livestreaming events, the issues have become less pronounced. —Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for invest in

• clandestine
• intestine
• progestin