💰invest

verb
/ɪnˈvɛst/

Meaning

to put money, time, or effort into something with the expectation of achieving a benefit
to put money, time, or energy into something to make a profit or achieve a result
To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.

Example Sentences

He decided to invest in real estate to secure his future.

He decided to invest his savings in the stock market.

Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.

Example Expressions

invest in

Synonyms

finance, fund, contribute, allocate, commit, put money into, spend, back, sponsor, support, capitalize
Entry 1
finance, fund, contribute, allocate, commit
Entry 2
put money into, fund, finance, contribute, spend
Entry 3
fund, finance, back, sponsor, support, capitalize

Antonyms

withdraw, divest, spend recklessly, waste, spend, squander, consume
Entry 1
withdraw, divest
Entry 2
withdraw, divest, spend recklessly, waste
Entry 3
divest, withdraw, spend, squander, waste, consume

Collocations

invest money, invest in stocks, invest heavily, invest wisely, invest time
Entry 1
invest money, invest in stocks, invest heavily, invest wisely
Entry 2
invest wisely, invest money, invest heavily, invest time

More Example Sentences

We are uncertain to invest in this plan.

They are pessimistic about investing now.

He plans to invest carefully, not quickly.

She has been interested in investing lately.

They will consider investing carefully again.

She invested too little effort in the project.

They risk losing money for a risky investment.

They are hesitant about investing in a new idea.

He’s considering investing in the plan carefully.

I want to talk to someone about an investment plan.