Invest

/ɪnˈvɛst/ · verb

Meaning

To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in..

Definitions by Sense

1. To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.
2. (transitive, dated) To clothe or wrap (with garments).
3. (intransitive, obsolete) To put on (clothing).
4. To envelop, wrap, cover.
5. To commit money or capital in the hope of financial gain.
6. To ceremonially install someone in some office.
7. To formally give (someone) some power or authority.
8. To formally give (power or authority).

Example Sentences

We'd like to thank all the contributors who have invested countless hours into this event.

The authors predicted that when believers were deeply invested in a world view that had social support, believers would maintain their beliefs even when actual events disproved their worldview.

We did not spend. We invested. [CEO Jeff Housenbold: He's learning!] I invest. Yes, I invested. I invested in a city for the contestants.

He was but shabbily apparelled in faded jacket and patched trowsers; a rag of a black handkerchief investing his neck.

Cannot find one this girdle to invest!

Night / Invests the Sea, and wished Morn delayes

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I do invest you jointly with my power.

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Word Forms

• invests
• investing
• invested

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