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To have started or established
Past tense for to put money into financial schemes with the expectation of achieving a profit
“Investors invest in stocks for hoping for an appreciation in price over time.”
Past tense for to give or spend money on something, especially for some benefit or purpose
“Not only did the company invest money in the campaign, but it was also actually responsible for writing the ballot proposition.”
Past tense for to spend time or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose
“Contributors invest great effort in the project, and they invest equally in the presentation because they want their colleagues to give serious consideration to their work.”
Past tense for to formally give (someone) some power or authority
“It is not likely that Congress would invest him with the power of a dictator.”
Past tense for to inaugurate into an office or an organization, especially ceremonially
“The Prime Minister's government advised the Queen to invest him to the rank of an Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath.”
Past tense for to imbue someone or something with a particular quality or attribute
“A passionate nature such as his was bound to respond to the beauty of this queen whose eventful history seemed to invest her with a special aura.”
Past tense for to bless or favor with a certain quality or attribute
“Nature would invest him with the strength of an ox.”
Past tense for to surround and besiege a place or structure
“It has been reported that some 3000 to 5000 warriors were assembled to invest the fort.”
(somewhat rare) Past tense for to dress in (especially fine) clothes
“She proceeded to divest Mrs. Roberts of her house-costume, and invest her with her walking-dress.”
(rare) Past tense for to cover or wrap around tightly or closely
“Moors by his side under the lee, while night Invest the sea, and wished morn delays.”
Past tense for to place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect
Past tense for to permit or authorize someone to do something
Past tense for to use or expend, especially carelessly or wastefully
Past tense for to accumulate, collect or store things
Past tense for to invest money in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss
To be dressed in clothing
Kept in reserve, not used or spent
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