2syllables
invest
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Definitions ofinvest
1verb
- To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.
Example: "We'd like to thank all the contributors who have invested countless hours into this event."
- To clothe or wrap (with garments).
- To put on (clothing).
- To envelop, wrap, cover.
- To commit money or capital in the hope of financial gain.
- To ceremonially install someone in some office.
- To formally give (someone) some power or authority.
- To formally give (power or authority).
- To surround, accompany, or attend.
- To lay siege to.
Example: "to invest a town"
- To make investments.
- To prepare for lost wax casting by creating an investment mold (a mixture of a silica sand and plaster).
- To be involved in; to form strong attachments to.
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