invest
verbUK /ɪnˈvest/
US /ɪnˈvest/
To put money into something to help it grow or make more money later.
She decided to invest her savings in a small bakery.
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2. To give time or effort to something useful.
He invested hours in learning to play the guitar.
3. To give someone power or a right.
The new law invests judges with more authority.
4. To buy something that will be useful.
They invested in a good computer for the office.