invest
verb
ɪnˈvest 
ɪnˈvest 
1 [intransitive, transitive] to buy property, shares in a company, etc. in the hope of making a profitinvest (in something) Now is a good time to invest in the property market.invest something (in something) He invested his life savings in his daughter's business.2 [intransitive, transitive] (of an organization or government, etc.) to spend money on something in order to make it better or more successfulinvest (in/on something) The government has invested heavily in public transport.invest something (in/on something) The college is to invest $2 million in a new conference hall.In his time managing the club he has invested millions on new players.3 [transitive] invest something (in something)| invest something (in) doing something to spend time, energy, effort, etc. on something that you think is good or usefulShe had invested all her adult life in the relationship.4 [transitive] (formal) to give somebody power or authority, especially as part of their jobinvest somebody (with something) The new position invested her with a good deal of responsibility.invest somebody (as something) The interview was broadcast on the same day he was invested as President. see also investiturePhrasal verbs
