Synonyms for

Invest

Verb / ˌɪˈnvest / Another word for invest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

allocate commit fund finance underwrite

Informal

put money into back stake plonk down

Literary

endow bestow plant

Antonyms

withdraw liquidate disinvest divest reclaim recall

Common collocations

  • invest money
  • invest time
  • invest in stocks
  • invest wisely
  • invest heavily
  • invest in property
  • invest in people
  • invest for the future

Word family

noun investment
verb invest
adjective investable
adverb investedly

Usage note

Often used with 'in' to specify what is being invested. Can refer to financial assets or intangible things like time or effort.

Example sentences

  1. She decided to invest her savings in the stock market.
  2. The company is planning to invest in new technology.
  3. We need to invest more time and resources into our marketing strategy.
  4. He was advised to invest in a diverse portfolio of stocks and bonds.
  5. The government is investing in renewable energy sources to reduce carbon emissions.

Quotes

  • The best investment you can make is in yourself.
  • An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
  • The four most dangerous words in investing are: 'this time it's different.'

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