Definition of invest

verb (v)

• make an investment (verb.possession)

  Synonym: commit, place, put
  Antonym: disinvest, divest
  

  source: wordnet30
• give qualities or abilities to (verb.social)

  Synonym: empower, endow, endue, gift, indue
  

  source: wordnet30
• furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors (verb.social)

  Synonym: adorn, clothe
  

  source: wordnet30
• provide with power and authority (verb.social)

  Synonym: enthrone, vest
  

  source: wordnet30
• place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position (verb.social)

  Synonym: induct, seat
  

  source: wordnet30
• To put garments on; to clothe; to dress; to array; -- opposed to divest. Usually followed by with, sometimes by in; as, to invest one with a robe. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• To make an investment; as, to invest in stocks; -- usually followed by in. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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