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

Many likened the decision to Tanya changing her mind about investing in Belinda during a heartbreaking Season 1 finale scene. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 May 2025

Estonia's approach to this coming global change has been to invest in its population via upskilling. —Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025

Take the next step in your leadership journey by investing in local SEO strategies and watch your business thrive, starting today. —Jason Hennessey, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025

That's exactly why Ryan suggests waiting on investing in any dining room furniture other than the essentials to start. —Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 2 May 2025

Rhymes for invest in

• clandestine
• intestine
• progestin