Invest

/ɪnˈvɛst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of investing money.

His invest in real estate paid off over the years.

verb

To devote (money or capital) in order to gain a financial return.

She decided to invest her savings in the stock market.

To make use of for future benefits; to dedicate.

The government plans to invest in renewable energy sources.

To provide someone with authority or power.

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.

Put skin in the game

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

Throw down some cash

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