invested; investing; invests
1
: to commit (money) in order to earn a financial return
2
: to make use of for future benefits or advantages
invested her time wisely
3
: to involve or engage especially emotionally
were deeply invested in their children's lives
: to make an investment
invested; investing; invests
1
[Medieval Latin investire, from Latin, to clothe]
a
: to array in the symbols of office or honor
b
: to furnish with power or authority
c
: to grant someone control or authority over : vest
2
: to endow with a quality : infuse
3
: to cover completely : envelop
5
[Middle French investir, from Old Italian investire, from Latin, to surround]
: to surround with troops or ships so as to prevent escape or entry
Synonyms
Examples of invest in a Sentence
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William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Ram said the money invested by the construction workers union is pushing aside views from other party members who do not have the resources to finance political campaigns.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
The problem of social isolation and loneliness was elevated to the national spotlight in February when San Mateo County became the first in the nation to declare the issue a public health emergency and this month pledged to invest $1 million in fighting loneliness.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024
Still, amid the sacrifices many are making to ensure there’s a social safety net in the country, there are those with disposable income who can invest.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
Chipmakers and governments, including the US government, have in recent years invested billions in efforts to diversify chip production, but many experts worry that process is not happening fast enough.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
The Corps is investing almost $45 million in the project, with the government of Puerto Rico providing the rest.
—Danica Coto, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
In the last decade, the city invested billions of dollars into new venues like Legacy Sports Complex, formerly known as Bell Bank Park, in Mesa.
—Eshaan Sarup, The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
Ruiz added that not knowing how to save or invest was an especially common frustration among focus groups participants who were born in the U.S.
A 2023 survey by JPMorgan Chase found that confidence in reaching retirement goals varied across cultures.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 27 Mar. 2024
Verb
The government will require companies to commit to investing at least $500 million and begin domestic manufacturing within three years.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Ram said the money invested by the construction workers union is pushing aside views from other party members who do not have the resources to finance political campaigns.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
The problem of social isolation and loneliness was elevated to the national spotlight in February when San Mateo County became the first in the nation to declare the issue a public health emergency and this month pledged to invest $1 million in fighting loneliness.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024
Still, amid the sacrifices many are making to ensure there’s a social safety net in the country, there are those with disposable income who can invest.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
Chipmakers and governments, including the US government, have in recent years invested billions in efforts to diversify chip production, but many experts worry that process is not happening fast enough.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
The Corps is investing almost $45 million in the project, with the government of Puerto Rico providing the rest.
—Danica Coto, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
In the last decade, the city invested billions of dollars into new venues like Legacy Sports Complex, formerly known as Bell Bank Park, in Mesa.
—Eshaan Sarup, The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
Ruiz added that not knowing how to save or invest was an especially common frustration among focus groups participants who were born in the U.S.
A 2023 survey by JPMorgan Chase found that confidence in reaching retirement goals varied across cultures.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 27 Mar. 2024
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invest
2 of 2 verb1
: to lay out money so as to return a profit
invest in bonds and real estate
2
: to expend for future benefits or advantages
invest time and effort in a project
3
: to involve or engage especially emotionally
were deeply invested in their children's lives
Medical Definition
invest
transitive verb
in·vest
in-ˈvest 
1
: to envelop or cover completely
the pleura invests the lung
2
: to endow with a quality or characteristic
the paranoid personality who invests the external world with his … ideas and feelings—Structure & Meaning of Psychoanalysis
Structure & Meaning of PsychoanalysisLegal Definition
invest
2 of 2 verb1
: to commit (money) in order to earn a financial return
2
: to make use of for future benefits or advantages
: to commit funds or purchase something of intrinsic value for future gain : make an investment
—often used with in
investor
noun
Etymology
Transitive verb
Medieval Latin investire, from Latin, to clothe, from in- in + vestis garment
Verb
Italian investire to clothe, invest money, from Latin, to clothe
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