Meaning & Definition of word "Invest"

Invest

/ɪnˈvɛst/

1. The act of investing money.
- Example: His invest in real estate paid off over the years.

1. To devote (money or capital) in order to gain a financial return.
- Example: She decided to invest her savings in the stock market.
2. To make use of for future benefits; to dedicate.
- Example: The government plans to invest in renewable energy sources.
3. To provide someone with authority or power.
- Example: He was invested with the powers of a chief executive.

Late Middle English: from Latin investire 'to clothe, cover, or surround', from in- 'in' + vestire 'to clothe'

invest in oneself:

To improve one's skills or knowledge for personal gain.

investing for the future:

The act of putting money into assets expected to grow in value over time.

high-risk investments:

Investments that come with a high chance of loss as well as high potential returns.

investment:

The action or process of investing money for profit.

investor:

A person or organization that allocates capital with the expectation of a future financial return.

Meaning: Put skin in the game

Example Sentence: If you really believe in this project, you should put skin in the game and invest.

Meaning: Throw down some cash

Example Sentence: I might throw down some cash to invest in that startup.