invest

[ɪnˈvɛst]

invest Definition

• 1. to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage
• 2. to buy property, shares in a company, etc. in order to make a profit
• 3. to use a particular amount of time, energy, etc. in order to achieve something

Using invest: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "invest" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He decided to invest his savings in the stock market.

• Example

  The company is investing heavily in research and development.

• Example

  She invested a lot of time and effort in her studies.

• Example

  They are planning to invest in real estate.

• Example

  The government is investing in renewable energy sources.

invest Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for invest

• fund
• back
• finance
• endow
• capitalize

Antonyms for invest

• divest
• disinvest

Idioms Using invest

• invest in oneself

  to spend time, effort, or money on improving oneself or one's skills

  Example

  He decided to invest in himself by taking a course in public speaking.

• invest in the future

  to take actions or make decisions that will benefit oneself or others in the future

  Example

  The company is investing in the future by developing new technologies.

• invest in someone/something

  to provide resources or support to help someone or something succeed

  Example

  The organization is investing in young entrepreneurs.

Phrases with invest

• invest in

  to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage

  Example

  He decided to invest in the stock market.

• invest with

  to give someone money to use for a particular purpose, with the expectation of making a profit

  Example

  He invested with a well-known financial advisor.

• invest time/effort

  to use a particular amount of time, energy, etc. in order to achieve something

  Example

  She invested a lot of time and effort in her studies.

Origins of invest

from Latin 'investire', meaning 'to clothe' or 'to surround'

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Summary: invest in Brief

To 'invest' [ɪnˈvɛst] means to put money, effort, or time into something to make a profit or gain an advantage. It can refer to buying property or shares in a company, as well as using resources to achieve a goal. Examples include 'He decided to invest his savings in the stock market,' and 'The company is investing heavily in research and development.' Idioms like 'invest in oneself' and 'invest in the future' suggest personal or long-term benefits.