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

Gerry Cardinale, a former Goldman Sachs investment banker, is the founder of the firm. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

The homeowner took advantage of all that extra room, updating and restoring the property with an investment of almost $1 million. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

With any investment, those dishing out the big bucks want a return. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Online video claimed 46% of the country’s content investment in 2025, edging past TV at 42% and taking the lead for the first time. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026