Definition: 1. Make an investment. 2. Give qualities or abilities to. 3. Furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors. 4. Provide with power and authority. 5. Place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position.
Use 'invest' in a sentence:
1. The Victorians were the last people to invest properly in the railways.
2. Wouldn't it work to have the government invest the nerds?
3. There are rich pickings to be had by investing in this sort of company.
4. It would be imprudent to invest all your money in one company.
5. Glasgow needs to invest in new technologies to reach its goal.
6. They are unwilling to invest any more money in the project.
7. Astute salesmen know how to invest emotionally.
8. The company will invest$ 1.6m overall in new equipment.
9. They offer every inducement to foreign businesses to invest in their states.
10. The interview was broadcast on the same day he was invested as President.
11. It's hard to recommend how to invest at this time without knowing how much capital you have.
12. When people buy houses they're investing a lot of money.
13. The company is investing$ 9 million to modernize its factories.
14. Government agencies must invest more funds in training and development programmes.
15. Thousands of retirees were persuaded to mortgage their homes to invest in speculative bonds.
16. For statistics, we should invest in more accurate measurement options.
17. Government should encourage business to invest more on sustainable energies.
18. So it might be time to invest in a more recent model.
19. The government has invested heavily in public transport.
20. They would have to offer cast-iron guarantees to invest in long-term projects.
21. How do we know when to invest in an upgrade?
22. When I invested my money with the company I was told it was as safe as the Rock of Gibraltar.
23. PepsiCo did not say exactly how much it planned to invest to reach its goals.
24. He invested his life savings in his daughter's business.
25. The company will invest $1.6m overall in new equipment.
26. Many people don't like to invest in stocks.
27. This view assumes that rich societies will invest in environmental care.
28. So it might be time to invest a more recent model.
29. They invested money in the company right at the start and the gamble paid off.
30. By investing in education, we nourish the talents of our children.
31. Just don't be fooled into investing any money with them.
32. Private enterprise needs the confidence to invest and hire.
33. I told Norman I would invest in his venture as long as he agreed to one proviso.
34. If you don't invest in this, you're saying no to a potential fortune.
35. Companies may start to invest in plant and equipment abroad where costs may be lower.
36. The college is to invest$ 2 million in a new conference hall.
37. In his time managing the club he has invested millions on new players.
38. The new position invested her with a good deal of responsibility.
39. The trustees of your pension fund decide which fund manager will invest some or all of your future income.
40. The money will be invested in managed funds.
41. Don't you think it's about time you invested in a new coat?
42. The money has been invested for a fixed period.
43. Now is a good time to invest in the property market.
44. Many people are investing in a small way in the stock market.
45. He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle.
46. It would be hazardous to invest so much.
47. They intended to invest hugely in new technology.
48. The company has invested in the latest technology.
49. They had the foresight to invest in new technology.
50. Being a model invests her with a certain glamour.
51. She had invested all her adult life in the relationship.
52. The company has been investing in new plant and equipment.
