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   invest

   /ɪnˈvɛst/

   verb

   • 1. put (money) into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit: "the company is to invest £12 m in its manufacturing site at Linlithglow" Similar put money intosink money intolay out money onplough money intoprovide capital forspend money onfundbackfinanceunderwritesubsidizesupportpay forbuy intobuy shares inbuy/take a stake ininformal:get a piece ofsplash out on
   • ▪ devote (one's time, effort, or energy) to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result: "we have invested a considerable amount of time in demonstrating the value of the system" Similar spendexpendlay output inplough inuse updevoteventurespeculateriskgamblecontributedonategive
   • ▪ buy (a relatively expensive product) whose usefulness will repay the cost: informal "I invested in an expensive moisturizer and tried to drink more water"
   • 2. provide or endow someone or something with (a particular quality or attribute): "the passage of time has invested the words with an unintended humour" Similar imbueinfuseperfusechargesteepsaturatesuffusepervadefillendow
   • ▪ formally confer a rank or office on (someone): "he was invested as Head of State on 1 October 1936" Similar admit to officeinstateinstallinductswear inordainanointcrownenthrone
   • ▪ confer a right or power on (someone or something): "all executive powers were invested in the Secretary of State" Similar vest inendow inconfer onbestow ongrant toentrust togive toconsign toput in someone's hands
   • 3. clothe or cover with a garment: archaic "he stands before you invested in the full canonicals of his calling"
   • 4. surround (a place) in order to besiege or blockade it: archaic "Fort Pulaski was invested and captured" Similar besiegelay siege tobeleaguerbesetsurroundenclose

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the senses ‘clothe’, ‘clothe with the insignia of a rank’, and ‘endow with authority’): from French investir or Latin investire, from in- ‘into, upon’ + vestire ‘clothe’ (from vestis ‘clothing’). invest (sense 1) (early 17th century) is influenced by Italian investire.

   Derivatives

   • 1. investable adjective
   • 2. investible adjective

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. assetmonk.com › articles › beginners-guideWhat is Investment? Types & Importance of Investment in 2024

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   Jul 5, 2024 · Investing is the process of purchasing assets that appreciate with time and yield capital gains or income payments. More broadly, investing can also mean devoting time or resources to bettering your own or other people’s lives.

3. uk.indeed.com › career-advice › career-developmentWhat is investment? Definition, types and how it works

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Put simply, investment is the process of buying or acquiring of goods or assets with the goal of later selling something for more money than you paid for it. Whilst there is an element of risk involved with investment, there is also the opportunity to make large sums of money.

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5. www.annuity.org › personal-finance › investingInvesting: What Does It Mean & How Does It Work? - Annuity.org

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   Jun 26, 2024 · Investing is a strategic approach to growing your wealth over time by purchasing financial assets, such as stocks, bonds or ETFs, with the goal of generating returns. Investing works by purchasing financial assets that have the potential to grow in value, while managing risk and adhering to a long-term investment plan. Saving vs. Investing.

6. time.com › personal-finance › articleSavings vs. Investing: Differences & How to Choose - TIME

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   Jul 17, 2024 · |. Julia Kagan. Setting aside money for the future through saving and investing can help you reach important goals, such as retirement, buying a home, or sending your kids to college. But while...

7. www.investopedia.com › terms › fFinancial Instruments Explained: Types and Asset Classes -...

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   Jun 28, 2024 · A financial instrument is a real or virtual document representing a legal agreement that involves any kind of monetary value. Financial instruments may be divided into two types: cash and...

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › investingInvesting - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jul 16, 2024 · noun. the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit. synonyms: investment. see more.

9. www.investopedia.com › investing › steps-successful-investment7 Steps to a Successful Investment Journey - Investopedia

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   Jun 30, 2024 · Investing is a combination of science (financial fundamentals) and art (qualitative factors). The scientific aspect of finance is a solid place to start and should not be...