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In some senses, invest is marked as dated, obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.
verb
To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.
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.
To clothe or wrap (with garments).
He was but shabbily apparelled in faded jacket and patched trowsers; a rag of a black handkerchief investing his neck.
To put on (clothing).
Cannot find one this girdle to invest!
To envelop, wrap, cover.
Night / Invests the Sea, and wished Morn delayes
To commit money or capital in the hope of financial gain.
noun
A designated area of disturbed weather that is being monitored for potential tropical cyclone development.