invest as
phrasal verb
invested as; investing as; invests as
formal
: to give (someone) the power and authority of (a particular position or title)
The group invested her as chairperson.
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Think of investing as money to be saved and potentially grow over time to meet future expenses, such as education or retirement.
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Andy Goos, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
To leverage investing as a long-term legacy tool that can benefit children, grandchildren, and entire families, Cummings suggests opening up a custodial investment account or starting a small monthly investment in their name.
—Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
Building that kind of team means investing as much in personal growth as in technical skill, because while science evolves fast, people, when inspired, evolve even faster.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
This year, the country’s largest retirement system is considering adopting a new approach to investing as part of its four-year cycle.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
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Andy Goos, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
To leverage investing as a long-term legacy tool that can benefit children, grandchildren, and entire families, Cummings suggests opening up a custodial investment account or starting a small monthly investment in their name.
—Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
Building that kind of team means investing as much in personal growth as in technical skill, because while science evolves fast, people, when inspired, evolve even faster.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
This year, the country’s largest retirement system is considering adopting a new approach to investing as part of its four-year cycle.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Invest as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invest%20as. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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