invest in

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

Yomiuri Shimbun reported that Mizuho plans to withdraw its stake in Rakuten Card and invest in Rakuten Bank instead. —Justina Lee, CNBC, 18 May 2026

As the Biden Administration introduced generous subsidies for investing in certain technologies, such as semiconductors and electric vehicles, construction spending in manufacturing more than tripled. —John Cassidy, New Yorker, 18 May 2026

When communities invest in mental-health services that are flexible, family-centered and culturally attuned, the benefits extend far beyond individual outcomes. —Maria Bledsoe, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026

Employers realize that investing in their workers’ financial well-being is a win-win. —Mary Moreland, Fortune, 17 May 2026

Rhymes for invest in

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