invest

/ɪnvˈɛst/

/ˌɪnˈvɛst/

to invest

MAIN VERB

to buy houses, shares, lands, etc. with the hope of gaining a profit

synonyms : commit

antonyms : divest

give qualities or abilities to

synonyms : empower

provide with power and authority

synonyms : enthrone

antonyms : divest

place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position

synonyms : induct

furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors

synonyms : adorn

to devote a lot of effort, time, money, etc. to something from which one expects to achieve a good result

Examples

1. He invested his savings in a small startup company.

2. We should probably invest in a good home security system.

3. He invested wisely and became incredibly rich.

4. The bank had invested heavily in risky loans, which eventually caused it to go belly up.