verbπShareTo spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in."She invested a lot of time in studying for the exam. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clothe or wrap (with garments)."The priest was invested in his ceremonial robes before the service. "appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put on (clothing)."Before going outside in the cold, she invested a warm coat and gloves. "appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo envelop, wrap, cover."The thick fog invested the town, making it difficult to see. "appearancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo commit money or capital in the hope of financial gain."She invested her savings in the stock market, hoping to earn more money. "businessfinanceeconomyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ceremonially install someone in some office."The university president invested the new professor with the authority to teach and conduct research. "politicsgovernmentroyalritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo formally give (someone) some power or authority."The company president invested the new manager with the authority to make hiring decisions. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo formally give (power or authority)."The principal invested the student council president with the authority to organize school events. "governmentpoliticslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo surround, accompany, or attend."The queen was invested with honors during the coronation ceremony. "actioneventsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lay siege to."to invest a town"militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make investments."She invested her savings in a small business. "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare for lost wax casting by creating an investment mold (a mixture of a silica sand and plaster)."The jeweler invested the wax model of the ring in a ceramic shell before firing it in the kiln. "artmaterialprocesstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be involved in; to form strong attachments to."She invested a lot of time and energy in her new job, quickly becoming passionate about her work. "attitudemindemotioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
