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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The company continues to invest in environmentally sustainable solutions, including auxiliary power units and LED lighting upgrades.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Federal lawmakers slowed investing in public housing as people of color moved in, leaving homes with mold, vermin, and other health hazards.
—Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Many are calling on the federal government and the Catholic Church to invest in opportunities in Indian Country for tribal members to revitalize their culture, such as by helping to fund language immersion programs.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
The Biden administration has since been moving in the other direction, looking to, for instance, raise corporate taxes to 28 percent from 21 percent and then use that money to invest in people and national priorities through other programs.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Federal lawmakers slowed investing in public housing as people of color moved in, leaving homes with mold, vermin, and other health hazards.
—Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Many are calling on the federal government and the Catholic Church to invest in opportunities in Indian Country for tribal members to revitalize their culture, such as by helping to fund language immersion programs.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
The Biden administration has since been moving in the other direction, looking to, for instance, raise corporate taxes to 28 percent from 21 percent and then use that money to invest in people and national priorities through other programs.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Invest in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invest%20in. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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