Meaning of the word invest in English

What does invest mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

invest

US /ɪnˈvest/

UK /ɪnˈvest/

put (money) into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit

Example:

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She decided to invest her savings in real estate.

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Many people invest in stocks for long-term growth.

Synonym:

devote (one's time, effort, or energy) to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result

Example:

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He decided to invest more time in his hobbies.

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We need to invest in our employees' training.

Synonym:

devote dedicate commit spend put in

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