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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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 31 May 2025
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Some policymakers argue that America’s debt is too high to invest in bold economic strategies.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 30 May 2025
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 31 May 2025
Smart countries are investing in a longevity-centric policy.
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Retirement savings are often invested in funds that track the S&P 500, and (AAPL) accounts for 6% of the S&P 500’s value, according to Howard Silverblatt, senior index analyst at S&P Dow Jones Indices.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Some policymakers argue that America’s debt is too high to invest in bold economic strategies.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 30 May 2025
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“Invest in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invest%20in. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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