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IELTS BNC: 2329 COCA: 2001

invest

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verb (1)

in·​vest in-ˈvest How to pronounce invest (audio)
invested; investing; invests

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

: to make an investment
investable
in-ˈve-stə-bəl How to pronounce invest (audio)
adjective
investor
in-ˈve-stər How to pronounce invest (audio)
noun

invest

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verb (2)

invested; investing; invests

transitive verb

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
4
: clothe, adorn
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

Verb (2)

Example Sentences

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Now is the time for homeowners to invest in the sustainability of their home—and even make other upgrades that improve the overall condition and comfortability—and get money back through rebates or tax credits. Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2022 She’s sticking with cyber security stocks and companies that invest in cloud services like Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet Inc., while steering clear of struggling social-media firms like Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. Fortune, 28 Aug. 2022 The CHIPS Act meanwhile contains more than $52 billion in grants and other incentives for the semiconductor industry, as well as a 25% tax credit for those companies that invest in chip plants in the U.S. Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland, 25 Aug. 2022 If your bathroom towels are starting to get thin, now's a great time to invest in a set of fluffy towels backed by tens of thousands of Amazon shoppers. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 This is a common misconception among small business owners, especially those who don’t have the time or money to invest in a new site. Vu Hoang, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Companies that invest in semiconductor manufacturing will also get a 25% tax credit. Rishi Iyengar, CNN, 9 Aug. 2022 The bill provides more than $52 billion in grants and other incentives for the semiconductor industry as well as a 25% tax credit for those companies that invest in chip plants in the U.S. Editors, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2022 The time to invest in these sure-to-be staple shoes is now, because more than 60 pairs of Veja sneakers are currently marked down at Rue La La — including the brand's popular Campo and Esplar styles, the latter of which Middleton has worn. Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

Italian investire to clothe, invest money, from Latin, to clothe

Verb (2)

Latin investire to clothe, surround, from in- + vestis garment — more at wear

First Known Use

Verb (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Verb (2)

1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of invest was in the 15th century

Phrases Containing invest

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