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Definition invest in in American English

invest in phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to spend money on something in order to improve it or make it more successful

Example

This government believes in investing in education.

Synonyms and related words
disburse spend pay
2

to use something such as time or effort for a particular purpose

Example

You have to be willing to invest a lot of time in taking care of elderly parents.

Synonyms and related words
repurpose use bring in
3

to buy something, especially something that you need and will use a lot

Example

I think it's time I invested in a new computer.

Synonyms and related words
buy get purchase
Definition invest in in American English