invest in
phrasal verb
invested in; investing in; invests in
1
: to use money for (something) in order to earn more money
He made a fortune by investing in real estate.
He invested his savings in the business.
2
: to spend money for building or improving (something)
The city will invest millions of dollars in two new schools.
The city plans to invest heavily in its educational system this year.
3
: to give (time or effort) in order to do something or make something better
A lot of time was invested in the project.
We need to invest more effort in educating our children.
4
informal
: to spend money on (something useful or helpful to oneself)
I am planning to invest in a good coat.
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Consumers are increasingly investing in wellness products and services.
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Corey Koffler, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
The funding will also help the company invest in product development and reduce the cost of its hybrid power unit.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
CEOs seeking government contracts, tariff waivers, or favorable antitrust rulings stop contributing to Democratic candidates, funding civil rights or democracy initiatives, and investing in independent media.
—Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, about 56% of the $337 million Aquamarine Fund, which Spier runs, is invested in U.S. stocks, including Mastercard , American Express and — of course — Berkshire Hathaway.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2025
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Corey Koffler, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
The funding will also help the company invest in product development and reduce the cost of its hybrid power unit.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
CEOs seeking government contracts, tariff waivers, or favorable antitrust rulings stop contributing to Democratic candidates, funding civil rights or democracy initiatives, and investing in independent media.
—Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, about 56% of the $337 million Aquamarine Fund, which Spier runs, is invested in U.S. stocks, including Mastercard , American Express and — of course — Berkshire Hathaway.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Invest in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invest%20in. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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