Synonyms for

Investor

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

Definition

An investor is a person or organization that puts money into something with the expectation of making a profit.

Synonyms & similar words

backer financier stockholder shareholder sponsor moneyman angel patron stakeholder supporter contributor subsidizer underwriter capitalist bankroller partner promoter speculator risk-taker

Synonyms by register

Formal

financier capitalist backer underwriter

Informal

backer angel money man

Literary

patron benefactor

Antonyms

borrower debtor spender consumer wage earner employee

Common collocations

  • angel investor
  • venture capitalist
  • private investor
  • institutional investor
  • foreign investor
  • active investor
  • passive investor
  • seed investor

Word family

noun investor
verb invest
adjective investive

Usage note

An investor is someone who commits capital with the expectation of financial return. It is often used in contrast to a borrower or debtor.

Example sentences

  1. Her father is an investor in a real estate company.
  2. The investor was pleased with the returns on his investment.
  3. The startup received funding from a group of investors.
  4. The investor lost money when the stock market crashed.
  5. The investor decided to sell his shares in the company.

Quotes

  • An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. - Benjamin Franklin
  • The four most dangerous words in investing are: 'this time it's different.' - Sir John Templeton
  • The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing. - Philip Fisher

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