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invested

 

[ ɪnˈvɛstɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial context

The term 'invested' refers to the act of allocating resources, usually money, in order to generate an income or profit. It implies a long-term commitment to purchasing assets or securities that are expected to appreciate over time or provide dividends. Investing can occur in various forms, including stocks, bonds, real estate, or businesses. The goal is to increase the value of the initial amount over time. This process can involve significant research and analysis of market conditions.

Synonyms

backed, committed, financed, plowed, sunk

Examples of usage

  • She invested heavily in tech stocks.
  • The company invested in renewable energy projects.
  • He has invested his savings in a diversified portfolio.
  • They invested time into developing better software.

Translations

Translations of the word "invested" in other languages:

🇵🇹 investido

🇮🇳 निवेश किया

🇩🇪 investiert

🇮🇩 diinvestasikan

🇺🇦 інвестовано

🇵🇱 zainwestowany

🇯🇵 投資された

🇫🇷 investi

🇪🇸 invertido

🇹🇷 yatırılmış

🇰🇷 투자된

🇸🇦 مستثمر

🇨🇿 investováno

🇸🇰 investované

🇨🇳 投资的

🇸🇮 naloženo

🇮🇸 fjárfest

🇰🇿 инвестицияланған

🇬🇪 ინვესტირებული

🇦🇿 investisiya edilmiş

🇲🇽 invertido

Etymology

The word 'invest' originates from the Latin term 'investire', which means 'to clothe, to put on', derived from 'in-' (in) and 'vestire' (to dress). This concept of 'clothing' or 'putting on' relates to the idea of enveloping resources into something that will grow or bring returns, akin to putting on a garment. The notion of investment has evolved through time, especially around the 16th century, when it became associated primarily with financial matters. By the 17th century, investment began to be directly linked to the purchase of stock shares and bonds, reflecting the emergence of modern financial markets. Today, 'investing' encompasses a wide array of activities, from personal savings in retirement funds to venture capital in startups.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,219, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.