invest (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvest/
Definition
To use money or time with the expectation of achieving a profit or other benefit.
Examples
She decided to invest her bonus in a new business venture.
It's important to invest time in learning a new skill.
Many people are hesitant to invest large sums of money in unfamiliar markets.
How to Use invest
- invest in (prepositional phrase)
- To put money, effort, or time into something with the expectation of benefit. — "She decided to invest in her education by taking an advanced course."
- invest money (collocation)
- To allocate financial resources. — "They decided to invest money in renewable energy sources."
- invest time (collocation)
- To spend time on something with the expectation of a future benefit. — "You need to invest time in building strong relationships."
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