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invest

/ɪnˈvɛst/

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verb

To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.

Examples :

"My parents invested in my education by paying for my college tuition. "

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verb

To clothe or wrap (with garments).

Examples :

"The seamstress invested the doll in a beautiful new dress for the school play. "

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To put on (clothing).

Examples :

"Before the school play, the actor invested his costume. "

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To envelop, wrap, cover.

Examples :

"The artist invested the painting in layers of varnish to protect it. "

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To commit money or capital in the hope of financial gain.

Examples :

"My parents invested in a new computer for my school project. "

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To ceremonially install someone in some office.

Examples :

"The school board invested Mr. Davis as the new principal. "

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To formally give (someone) some power or authority.

Examples :

"The school board invested the new principal with the authority to implement stricter attendance policies. "

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To formally give (power or authority).

Examples :

"The school board invested the principal with the authority to implement new safety measures. "

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To surround, accompany, or attend.

Examples :

"The teacher invested the class with her enthusiasm for learning. "

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To lay siege to.

Examples :

"to invest a town"

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To make investments.

Examples :

"My parents invested in a new computer for my sister's school project. "

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To prepare for lost wax casting by creating an investment mold (a mixture of a silica sand and plaster).

Examples :

"The sculptor invested the wax model to prepare for the bronze casting. "

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To be involved in; to form strong attachments to.

Examples :

"My family invested heavily in my education, supporting my studies and encouraging my learning. "

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noun

An unnamed tropical weather pattern "to investigate" for development into a significant (named) system.

Examples :

"The meteorologists are closely monitoring the invest to see if it will strengthen into a hurricane. "

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