to invest
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3.5
- verb
- /ɪnˈvɛst/
:
invertir
- So number one, I would invest money in the stock markets.
- invest money
- invest time
- invest capital
and and so those it's good to invest in those friendships. I
- and and so those it's good to invest in those friendships. I
- Just borrow from Japan and invest it in Australia.
- Akaa good salesperson gets you to invest, not good fundamentals.
- You should not be investing outside of your area.
- And then Yani told us now we are investing a lot to do this.
- So the first place to, I think, to invest is in yourself.
- So as a result, the time to invest is not tomorrow.
- So I've I have invested in some companies.
- I kept thinking if I continue to invest that it would work out.
- The way that we got him to invest was during my gap year.
- One, this piques her interest and she does invest time and thought to you.
- Obviously most investors invest for these two reasons.
- The main thing I actually do is, you know, invest through my venture fund.
- I either slowed down or I invested more in my health.
Examples
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If you invest time in learning new skills, you will see great benefits in your career.
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Their universities must reform their academic offerings and invest in science and technology.
Academic text (2011) -
My problem is that I invest too much too soon.
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So the first place to, I think, to invest is in yourself.
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Obviously most investors invest for these two reasons.
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So as a result, the time to invest is not tomorrow.
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Maybe I should invest my money in another movie.
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You invest time and energy into training somebody.
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The main thing I actually do is, you know, invest through my venture fund.
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You may want to invest in one of those power washers for the front of your house.
Synonyms
706
3.4
To give time, money, or effort to something
510
4.2
Invest money in something like a business or property
436
3.6
To put money, time, or effort into something to get money and other benefits later
272
2.9
To spend time, effort, or care on work
42
4.0
Get shares or part of a company by paying money
Antonyms
Phrasal Verbs
436
3.6
To put money, time, or effort into something to get money and other benefits later
- Slang
To put a very large amount of money into something in a bold or dramatic way
How Much
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Invest also comes from vestire 'to clothe', the same root as the English word vest, and the idea of 'putting on' moved into putting things into a place. So, to invest money is to put it into a business or project, hoping it will grow or earn more money.