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invests

/ɪnˈvɛsts/

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

Examples :

"She invests a lot of time in studying for her exams to get good grades. "
business economy finance asset

Related Words

Illustration retirement

retirement noun

/ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ).mənt/

An act of retiring; withdrawal.

"After 30 years of teaching, Mr. Smith's retirement was a significant event for the whole school. "

Illustration attachments

attachments noun

/əˈtætʃmənts/

The act or process of (physically or figuratively) attaching.

"The attachments to the report included several photos and a detailed map. "

Illustration development

development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration university

university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

Illustration institution

institution noun

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

A custom or practice of a society or community.

"Greeting each other with a handshake is a common institution in many Western cultures. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration intensification

intensification noun

/ɪnˌtɛnsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ɪnˌtɛnsəfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act or process of intensifying, or of making more intense.

"The intensification of her study schedule before the final exams led to a significant improvement in her grades. "

Illustration friendships

friendships noun

/ˈfɹɛnʃɪps/

The condition of being friends.

"Developing strong friendships is important for happiness and well-being. "

Illustration meteorological

meteorological adjective

/ˌmiːtɪəɹəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ /ˌmitiəɹəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl̩/

Of or pertaining to meteorology.

"The trip was postponed because the meteorological conditions were so bad."

Illustration investigate

investigate verb

[ɪn.ˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t]

To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.

"to investigate the causes of natural phenomena"

Illustration investments

investments noun

/ɪnˈvɛstmənts/ /ɪnˈvɛsmənts/

The act of investing, or state of being invested.

"Giving your children a good education is a wise long-term investment."