Invest means to put money, time, or effort into something to get more money or good results later. People often invest to make profit or improve skills.
I invest money in the stock market.
She invests time in learning English.
Invest can mean to give someone an official power or title in a ceremony. This use is common with kings, queens, or leaders in formal events.
The queen invested him with the new title.
They invest the leader with full power today.
Invest can mean to cover or surround an object completely, like clothes or armor. This meaning is old and used in formal or literary contexts.
The knight was invested with shining armor.
They invest the statue with gold cloths.
Invest also means to put effort, care, or feelings into something or someone. It shows a strong personal commitment or attention.
She invests a lot of care in her work.
He invests love in raising his children.
Invest means to put money into things like property, stocks, or bonds to try to earn more money later. It is common in financial businesses.
They invest in shares and bonds.
He invests in buying houses to rent out.
Invest in military use means to surround a place like a castle or city to block it during a fight. This meaning is used in war or history contexts.
The army invested the fortress quickly.
The town was invested by enemy soldiers.
