Invest
verb
To put your money into something to make more money in the future.
I decided to invest my money in real estate.
Often appears as...
- invest in stocks
- invest in a business
verb
To give time, effort, or qualities to something that will be useful or will make something successful.
She invested a lot of time in helping her daughter to study.
Often appears as...
- invest time
- invest effort
verb
To officially give someone a title or position.
He was invested as chief of the tribe.
Often appears as...
- invest with power
- invest with authority
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Formal
verb
To surround a place with military forces to stop people or supplies getting in or out.
The city was invested for over a month.
Often appears as...
- invest the city
- invest the castle
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To put your money into something to make more money in the future.
I decided to invest my money in real estate.
Often appears as...
- invest in stocks
- invest in a business
verb
To give time, effort, or qualities to something that will be useful or will make something successful.
She invested a lot of time in helping her daughter to study.
Often appears as...
- invest time
- invest effort
verb
To officially give someone a title or position.
He was invested as chief of the tribe.
Often appears as...
- invest with power
- invest with authority
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To surround a place with military forces to stop people or supplies getting in or out.
The city was invested for over a month.
Often appears as...
- invest the city
- invest the castle
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Growth
Used to talk about spending money with the intention of making a profit.
I'm planning to invest in a start-up company.
Pro Tip 2/3Long-Term Commitment
Implies waiting for a while before seeing any benefits or profit.
Investing in your education may take time but is worthwhile in the long run.
Pro Tip 3/3Research Required
Before investing money, one should research to make informed decisions.
Always do your homework before you decide to invest in the stock market.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Growth
Used to talk about spending money with the intention of making a profit.
I'm planning to invest in a start-up company.
Pro Tip 2/3Long-Term Commitment
Implies waiting for a while before seeing any benefits or profit.
Investing in your education may take time but is worthwhile in the long run.
Pro Tip 3/3Research Required
Before investing money, one should research to make informed decisions.
Always do your homework before you decide to invest in the stock market.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Growth
Used to talk about spending money with the intention of making a profit.
I'm planning to invest in a start-up company.
Pro Tip 2/3Long-Term Commitment
Implies waiting for a while before seeing any benefits or profit.
Investing in your education may take time but is worthwhile in the long run.
Pro Tip 3/3Research Required
Before investing money, one should research to make informed decisions.
Always do your homework before you decide to invest in the stock market.
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The paradox of value -...
After our basic needs are met, we'd theoretically decide to invest in choices only to the point they're useful or enjoyable. Of course, how effectively any of us manage to maximize utility in real life is another matter. But it helps to remember that the ultimate source of value comes from us, the needs we share,
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TED-Ed is on Patreon! We...
You know all those TED-Ed videos you love? The beautiful animations that help you learn new things? That experience is free for you, but it's really expensive for us, and that's okay. Our mission is to invest in thoughtful people, but we need some of you to invest in us. Why?
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How One Community Saved...
Since we saw how difficult it was to fish there, our generation, my brothers and I were the ones who immediately said yes. We needed to change this, because fishing was very difficult. We invested a lot and we practically didn't get anything back. Now we work in eco-tourism.
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
In fact, any conversation about global poverty that doesn't include the problem of violence must be deemed not serious. And secondly, we have to begin to seriously invest resources and share expertise to support the developing world
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Top 5 Tiger Moments PIPE...
then they don't survive so it's worth investing the energy in being right on the inside thigh it's worth the energy invest in trying to protect it spot is the more affectionate one stripe is the naughtier one but when it comes to
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How to deal with...
and pull of affection was emotional whiplash you're wonderful you're horrible I love you I hate you I had to protect myself by believing that nothing meant anything so if you can't invest in anything the other person says what
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The Miracle of Hatching...
excellent life support system but paradoxically its success will ultimately depend on the ease with which it can be broken the time comes when a chick must break free some species invested time building up
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5 ways to kill your...
If you have dreams, it's your responsibility to make them happen. Yes, it may be hard to find talent. Yes, the market may be bad. But if no one invested in your idea, if no one bought your product,
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Best Tiger Cub Moments...
investing the energy in being right on the inside thigh it's worth the energy invest in trying to protect it spot is the more affectionate one stripe is the naughtier one but when it comes to food
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Putting the Cub's Teeth...
And if they don't eat, then they don't survive, so it's worth investing the energy in being Right on the inside thigh. It's worth the energy... invest in trying to protect it.
Video examples
The paradox of value -...
After our basic needs are met, we'd theoretically decide to invest in choices only to the point they're useful or enjoyable. Of course, how effectively any of us manage to maximize utility in real life is another matter. But it helps to remember that the ultimate source of value comes from us, the needs we share,
Video examples
TED-Ed is on Patreon! We...
You know all those TED-Ed videos you love? The beautiful animations that help you learn new things? That experience is free for you, but it's really expensive for us, and that's okay. Our mission is to invest in thoughtful people, but we need some of you to invest in us. Why?
Video examples
How One Community Saved...
Since we saw how difficult it was to fish there, our generation, my brothers and I were the ones who immediately said yes. We needed to change this, because fishing was very difficult. We invested a lot and we practically didn't get anything back. Now we work in eco-tourism.
Video examples
Gary Haugen: The hidden...
In fact, any conversation about global poverty that doesn't include the problem of violence must be deemed not serious. And secondly, we have to begin to seriously invest resources and share expertise to support the developing world
Video examples
Top 5 Tiger Moments PIPE...
then they don't survive so it's worth investing the energy in being right on the inside thigh it's worth the energy invest in trying to protect it spot is the more affectionate one stripe is the naughtier one but when it comes to
Video examples
How to deal with...
and pull of affection was emotional whiplash you're wonderful you're horrible I love you I hate you I had to protect myself by believing that nothing meant anything so if you can't invest in anything the other person says what
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The Miracle of Hatching...
excellent life support system but paradoxically its success will ultimately depend on the ease with which it can be broken the time comes when a chick must break free some species invested time building up
Video examples
5 ways to kill your...
If you have dreams, it's your responsibility to make them happen. Yes, it may be hard to find talent. Yes, the market may be bad. But if no one invested in your idea, if no one bought your product,
Video examples
Best Tiger Cub Moments...
investing the energy in being right on the inside thigh it's worth the energy invest in trying to protect it spot is the more affectionate one stripe is the naughtier one but when it comes to food
Video examples
Putting the Cub's Teeth...
And if they don't eat, then they don't survive, so it's worth investing the energy in being Right on the inside thigh. It's worth the energy... invest in trying to protect it.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
When I get up and work out, I'm working out just as much for my girls as I am for me, because I want them to see a mother who loves them dearly, who invests in them, but who also invests in herself. It's just as much about letting them know as young women that it is okay to put yourself a little higher on your priority list.
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Florence Pugh
English Actress
What audiences love with series is that they can invest in characters for such a long period of time, and it's the same for actors. You can truly tell your story; then it's done.
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G-Eazy
American Musician
Something I stand for is being brave enough to invest in creative ideas that I firmly believe in and bringing those to life.
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Vivienne Westwood
English Designer
I just think people should invest in the world. Don't invest in fashion, but invest in the world.
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Esther Dyson
American Businesswoman
My life is like a series of comic strips, which is why I like investing: I really like new stuff.
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Shweta Tripathi
Indian Actress
I am always physically and emotionally invested in the characters I play.
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Song Hye-kyo
South Korean Actress
I await a project where I'd have to deeply invest my emotions in.
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Logic
American Musician
I've invested a couple million into touring, and that's paid off.
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Thomas Haden Church
American Actor
I invested, and I protected myself, so I enjoy that freedom.
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Jill Ellis
British Coach
World Cups aren't moments to invest in players.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
When I get up and work out, I'm working out just as much for my girls as I am for me, because I want them to see a mother who loves them dearly, who invests in them, but who also invests in herself. It's just as much about letting them know as young women that it is okay to put yourself a little higher on your priority list.
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Florence Pugh
English Actress
What audiences love with series is that they can invest in characters for such a long period of time, and it's the same for actors. You can truly tell your story; then it's done.
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G-Eazy
American Musician
Something I stand for is being brave enough to invest in creative ideas that I firmly believe in and bringing those to life.
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Vivienne Westwood
English Designer
I just think people should invest in the world. Don't invest in fashion, but invest in the world.
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Esther Dyson
American Businesswoman
My life is like a series of comic strips, which is why I like investing: I really like new stuff.
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Shweta Tripathi
Indian Actress
I am always physically and emotionally invested in the characters I play.
Quote examples
Song Hye-kyo
South Korean Actress
I await a project where I'd have to deeply invest my emotions in.
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Logic
American Musician
I've invested a couple million into touring, and that's paid off.
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Thomas Haden Church
American Actor
I invested, and I protected myself, so I enjoy that freedom.
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Jill Ellis
British Coach
World Cups aren't moments to invest in players.
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