English · Common Verbs
invest
/ɪnˈvest/
[/ɪnˈvest/]
put money in
Intermediateverb
Definition
To put money into something hoping to make a profit, or to give time and effort.
Example
They decided to invest their savings in a small business run by close friends.
They decided to invest their savings in a small business run by close friends.
Etymology
From Latin 'investire' (to clothe); the financial sense arose in the 1600s.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for money, time, and effort expected to bring future gain.