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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Chinese officials have discussed the possibility of allowing Tesla and SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk to invest in or take control of its U.S. operation Did CapCut, Lemon8 get banned, too? Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025 Companies that prioritize thoughtful integration, invest in employee readiness, and focus on delivering tangible value will lead the way. Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 Such is Chinese officials’ bond with Musk that some have reportedly considered allowing Musk to invest in or buy TikTok’s American operations. Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025 Here’s what that looks like Strengthening preparedness: All cities and communities must invest in better disaster readiness, from improving early warning systems to ensuring emergency shelters and support networks are accessible to all. John Hope Bryant, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for invest in 

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“Invest in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invest%20in. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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