Synonyms of investment

investment

noun

1

as in siege

the cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies

the investment of Cuba was one of the decisive moments in the Cuban Missile Crisis

Synonyms & Similar Words

• siege
• blockade
• beleaguerment
• insulation
• leaguer
• isolation
• containment
• segregation
• encirclement
• seclusion
• quarantine
• sequestration
• counterblockade
• encompassment
• confinement
• incarceration
• internment

2

as in inauguration

the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization

the investment of a new diocesan bishop is typically a grand and solemn occasion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inauguration
• inaugural
• initiation
• installation
• installment
• induction
• baptism
• investiture
• promotion
• enrollment
• enlistment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharge
• removal

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of investment

Its latest strong investment returns will reduce that a little bit. — Zachary Christensen, Oc Register, 24 July 2026

More than $150 million in STAR bonds, and more than $800 million in overall investment are slated to help fuel the massive redevelopment project, which also includes attractions like Atlas 9, Margaritaville and an apartment complex. — Sofi Zeman july 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

One of the key issues was a chronic lack of state investment in public healthcare. — Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

But officials and advocates in favor have pointed to the Lynx Blue Line and the investment brought along its stops as an example of how transformative a transportation project can be for neighborhoods. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026