verbπShareTo spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in."My parents invested in my education by paying for my college tuition. "businesseconomyfinancevalueassetessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clothe or wrap (with garments)."The seamstress invested the doll in a beautiful new dress for the school play. "appearancewearessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put on (clothing)."Before the school play, the actor invested his costume. "appearancewearessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo envelop, wrap, cover."The artist invested the painting in layers of varnish to protect it. "appearancematerialessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo commit money or capital in the hope of financial gain."My parents invested in a new computer for my school project. "businessfinanceeconomyassetessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ceremonially install someone in some office."The school board invested Mr. Davis as the new principal. "politicsgovernmentroyalreligionritualtraditionessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo formally give (someone) some power or authority."The school board invested the new principal with the authority to implement stricter attendance policies. "politicsgovernmentessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo formally give (power or authority)."The school board invested the principal with the authority to implement new safety measures. "politicsgovernmentessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo surround, accompany, or attend."The teacher invested the class with her enthusiasm for learning. "organizationbusinessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lay siege to."to invest a town"militarywaressentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make investments."My parents invested in a new computer for my sister's school project. "businessfinanceeconomycommerceassetessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare for lost wax casting by creating an investment mold (a mixture of a silica sand and plaster)."The sculptor invested the wax model to prepare for the bronze casting. "artmaterialtechnicalprocessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be involved in; to form strong attachments to."My family invested heavily in my education, supporting my studies and encouraging my learning. "businessfinanceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn unnamed tropical weather pattern "to investigate" for development into a significant (named) system."The meteorologists are closely monitoring the invest to see if it will strengthen into a hurricane. "weathernauticalessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
