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invest
(/I/n'v/E/st )

verb (v)

  • make an investment(verb.possession)
    Synonym:
    commit, place, put
    Antonym:
    disinvest, divest
    source: wordnet30
  • give qualities or abilities to(verb.social)
    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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