invest

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/ɪnˈvɛst/

verb 5noun 1

Collocations

(verb.)

ADV

heavily

My parents decided to invest heavily in their children's education by sending them to private school.

directly

My parents decided to invest directly in a rental property rather than using a real estate agent.

carefully, safely, wisely

tax-free

Many people choose to invest their savings tax-free through special government retirement accounts.

abroad, overseas

VERB + INVEST

be willing to

Many young parents are willing to invest in their children's education despite financial constraints.

look to, plan to, seek to

Young people are planning to invest their savings in a small business together.

decide to

rush to

After the new tech company announced its revolutionary app, many investors rushed to invest in the startup.

fail to

Many small businesses fail to invest in employee training, which limits their growth.

PREP

Many families choose to invest in property because they believe real estate values will increase over time.

with

My parents decided to invest with a financial advisor who specializes in retirement planning.

Definitions

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.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

verb — make an investment

verb — place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position

verb — provide with power and authority

verb — furnish with power or authority

verb — give qualities or abilities to

Antonyms

divest
disinvest

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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

Wiktionary

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.

Wiktionary

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.

Wiktionary

Our advice is that the company invest in new equipment.

Tatoeba · #22377

I feel secure when I invest in stocks but not bonds.

Tatoeba · #243652

My recommendation is that you invest in government bonds.

Tatoeba · #252686

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, invest is marked as dated, obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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