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

District leaders must choose to invest in teachers and education support staff by funding salaries, benefits, and safe, supportive workplaces. —Clinton McCracken, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2025

Many hundreds of billions of dollars have been invested in renewable energy based on policies set by Congress. —Chris Hopper, Fortune, 24 June 2025

All three players are invested in the region, but in different ways. —Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025

Tickets drove the gains last year, but 2025 will be a boon for sponsorship revenue, as teams have a year of record metrics to show brands looking to invest in women’s sports. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 24 June 2025

Rhymes for invest in

• clandestine
• intestine
• progestin