Invest: meaning, definitions and examples

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invest

 

[ ษชnหˆvษ›st ]

Context #1 | Verb

finance

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

Synonyms

buy into, put money into, sink money into

Examples of usage

  • Many people choose to invest in the stock market for long-term growth.
  • She decided to invest in real estate as a way to diversify her portfolio.
  • Successful investors often research and analyze potential investments before making decisions.
  • Investing in education is one of the best ways to secure a prosperous future.
  • Venture capitalists invest in promising startups in exchange for equity.
Context #2 | Verb

time

To spend time, energy, or resources in a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result.

Synonyms

allocate, commit, devote

Examples of usage

  • He invested a lot of time and effort into building his own business.
  • She decided to invest in learning a new skill to enhance her career prospects.
  • It is important to invest in relationships with family and friends for a fulfilling life.
  • The company invested heavily in research and development to stay ahead of competitors.
  • Successful people understand the value of investing in personal growth and development.

Translations

Translations of the word "invest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น investir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคตเฅ‡เคถ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช investieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berinvestasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝะฒะตัั‚ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ inwestowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ•่ณ‡ใ™ใ‚‹ (ใจใ†ใ—ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท investir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ invertir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yatฤฑrฤฑm yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํˆฌ์žํ•˜๋‹ค (tuja hada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชุซู…ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ investovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ investovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ•่ต„ (tรณuzฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ investirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fjรกrfesta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝะฒะตัั‚ะธั†ะธั ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒ•แƒ”แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ investisiya etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ invertir

Etymology

The word 'invest' originated from the Latin word 'investire', which means 'to clothe, adorn'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the act of putting resources into something with the expectation of future benefits. The concept of investment has been integral to economic development and wealth creation throughout history, with various forms of investment evolving to match changing economic landscapes.

See also: disinvest, investigation, investiture, investment, investments, investor, investors.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,514 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.