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invest

/ɪnˈvɛst/

verb

Meaning

  • To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.

    "We'd like to thank all the contributors who have invested countless hours into this event."

  • To clothe or wrap (with garments).

  • To put on (clothing).

  • To envelop, wrap, cover.

  • To commit money or capital in the hope of financial gain.

  • To ceremonially install someone in some office.

  • To formally give (someone) some power or authority.

  • To formally give (power or authority).

  • To surround, accompany, or attend.

  • To lay siege to.

    "to invest a town"

  • To make investments.

  • To prepare for lost wax casting by creating an investment mold (a mixture of a silica sand and plaster).

  • To be involved in; to form strong attachments to.

Synonyms

besiege,
beclothe,
don,
dress