invest in
phrasal verb
invested in; investing in; invests in
1
: to use money for (something) in order to earn more money
He made a fortune by investing in real estate.
He invested his savings in the business.
2
: to spend money for building or improving (something)
The city will invest millions of dollars in two new schools.
The city plans to invest heavily in its educational system this year.
3
: to give (time or effort) in order to do something or make something better
A lot of time was invested in the project.
We need to invest more effort in educating our children.
4
informal
: to spend money on (something useful or helpful to oneself)
I am planning to invest in a good coat.
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Even a foreign policy solely concerned with preserving American power would invest in sustaining key elements of this system.
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Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
People from 25 to 44 are most likely to invest in crypto, the researchers found, followed by people 45 to 64, a span that includes members of Generation X and the youngest baby boomers.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
Plus, what better excuse to invest in a fancy new hair tool or product, or get back in the chair with some fresh inspiration?
—Grace McCarty, SELF, 7 Jan. 2025
With a steady income stream independent of donor or grantor constraints, nonprofits can invest in long-term projects or explore new initiatives.
—Peter Sanchez, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
People from 25 to 44 are most likely to invest in crypto, the researchers found, followed by people 45 to 64, a span that includes members of Generation X and the youngest baby boomers.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
Plus, what better excuse to invest in a fancy new hair tool or product, or get back in the chair with some fresh inspiration?
—Grace McCarty, SELF, 7 Jan. 2025
With a steady income stream independent of donor or grantor constraints, nonprofits can invest in long-term projects or explore new initiatives.
—Peter Sanchez, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Invest in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invest%20in. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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