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invest

6 definitions • 17 examples
1
to put money into a project, or to buy property, shares in a company, etc., hoping to make a profit or get an advantage:

Examples:

invest something in something/doing something The institute will invest five million in the project.
The rules allow you to invest a certain amount without paying tax.
Every pound invested returned £1.50.
2
to put time or energy into something, hoping to get a better or more successful result:

Examples:

invest something in something/doing something You have all invested significant amounts of time and energy in making this project the success that it is.
Before you start, invest a few minutes thinking about what you want to achieve.
We need to think about the best way to invest our efforts.
3
to put money or effort into something to make a profit or achieve a result:

Examples:

[ T ] She tends to invest a lot of energy in her work.
[ I ] I think it’s time to invest in (= buy) a new washing machine.
4
to buy something that you think will go up in value, for example shares or property, in order to make a profit:

Examples:

It's a good time to invest.
invest in sth He's not certain whether to invest in the property market.
invest sth in sth The fund has invested 65% of its assets in shares.
We advise our clients on how to invest wisely.
5
to put money into a bank account, buy insurance, etc. so that you can receive interest or other payments:

Examples:

invest (sth) in sth You can invest up to £5,200 a year in a high-interest savings account.
6
to put money, effort, time, etc. into something in order to improve it or get an advantage:

Examples:

invest sth in sth The company plans to invest $325 million in its new plant.
invest time and effort/energy/money in sth

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