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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The organization is actively investing in Black communities by addressing systemic disparities through housing resources, education, and grants that not only increase homeownership but also revitalize neighborhoods from within.
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Lenwood V. Long, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Federal money is critical for our big projects, like the Brent Spence Bridge, as well as standard operations, especially properly investing in police and fire to keep our city safe.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
Neighbors have long complained the city hasn’t adequately invested in their side of town since Eastland’s heyday.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2025
And last week, Fischer's Playmaker beat out five other local startups in Round Rock's third annual Startup Pitch Competition, winning $10,000 to invest in the company's marketing and expand its technology.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Lenwood V. Long, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Federal money is critical for our big projects, like the Brent Spence Bridge, as well as standard operations, especially properly investing in police and fire to keep our city safe.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
Neighbors have long complained the city hasn’t adequately invested in their side of town since Eastland’s heyday.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2025
And last week, Fischer's Playmaker beat out five other local startups in Round Rock's third annual Startup Pitch Competition, winning $10,000 to invest in the company's marketing and expand its technology.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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“Invest in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invest%20in. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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