to buy property, shares in a company, etc. in the hope of making a profit

to spend money on something in order to make it better or more successful

The company plans to invest still further.

The government has invested heavily in public transport.

The industry has failed to invest in new product development.

Tokyo instead invested on infrastructure.

The rest of the required funds will be invested by the council.

|The college is to invest $2 million in a new conference hall.

In his time managing the club he has invested millions on new players.

to spend time, energy, effort, etc. on something that you think is good or useful

She had invested all her adult life in the relationship.

He had invested so much personal energy turning the company around.

Are you willing to invest the time and effort necessary to make the scheme work?

to give somebody power or authority, especially as part of their job

The new position invested her with a good deal of responsibility.

The interview was broadcast on the same day he was invested as President.

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