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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That's why, when winter hits and the air outdoors becomes too cold and dry, investing in a humidifier is a great option for increasing the humidity level indoors.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
Similarly, Jeff Bezos has invested in Alto Labs, a startup focusing on biological reprogramming to rejuvenate cells and prolong life.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
As more countries—including the US—have invested in clean energy sources, there is more competition in the market, which could factor in to whether businesses see it as a smart move to dial up their fossil fuel output if given the chance.
—Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
Good for the planet, and the Chinese economy For the Chinese government and its private sector, investing in climate technologies makes business sense.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
Similarly, Jeff Bezos has invested in Alto Labs, a startup focusing on biological reprogramming to rejuvenate cells and prolong life.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
As more countries—including the US—have invested in clean energy sources, there is more competition in the market, which could factor in to whether businesses see it as a smart move to dial up their fossil fuel output if given the chance.
—Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
Good for the planet, and the Chinese economy For the Chinese government and its private sector, investing in climate technologies makes business sense.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Invest in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invest%20in. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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