Meaning & Definition of Invest in English
English⟶
Invest
/ɪnvɛst/
verb
1. Make an investment
- "Put money into bonds"
synonym:
- invest,
- put,
- commit,
- place
2. Give qualities or abilities to
synonym:
- endow,
- indue,
- gift,
- empower,
- invest,
- endue
3. Furnish with power or authority
- Of kings or emperors
synonym:
- invest,
- clothe,
- adorn
4. Provide with power and authority
- "They vested the council with special rights"
synonym:
- invest,
- vest,
- enthrone
5. Place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
- "There was a ceremony to induct the president of the academy"
synonym:
- induct,
- invest,
- seat
Examples of using
How much money do you plan to invest in government bonds?