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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Ultimately, Chun-Lee said, private developers have to make the choice to invest in certain areas.
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
Many looking to invest in the Caribbean real estate market look at the location, quality and the potential return on investment for available properties.
—Jean Francois Harvey, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
In addition to the defending NBA champion Celtics and the Giants, Sixth Street has invested in Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and the San Antonio Spurs (a 20% stake), as well as becoming the majority owner of the NWSL’s Bay FC.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Alternatively, organizations offering micro-therapy may see it as a quick fix for employee wellness rather than investing in a long-term mental health strategy.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
Many looking to invest in the Caribbean real estate market look at the location, quality and the potential return on investment for available properties.
—Jean Francois Harvey, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
In addition to the defending NBA champion Celtics and the Giants, Sixth Street has invested in Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and the San Antonio Spurs (a 20% stake), as well as becoming the majority owner of the NWSL’s Bay FC.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Alternatively, organizations offering micro-therapy may see it as a quick fix for employee wellness rather than investing in a long-term mental health strategy.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Invest in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invest%20in. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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