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invests

The correct spelling is invests.

How to pronounce invests

verb

Say it like: Inv-est-s

The correct spelling is invests. To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in. For example: "We'd like to thank all the contributors who have invested countless hours into this event."

Usage Examples

We'd like to thank all the contributors who have invested countless hours into this event.

to invest a town

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.
  2. 2.To clothe or wrap (with garments).
  3. 3.To put on (clothing).
  4. 4.To envelop, wrap, cover.
  5. 5.To commit money or capital in the hope of financial gain.

noun

  1. 1.An unnamed tropical weather pattern "to investigate" for development into a significant (named) system.

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