invest
verb (used with object)
to put (money) to use, by purchase or expenditure, in something offering potential profitable returns, as interest, income, or appreciation in value.
has been investing
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present perfect progressiveof invest (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Nnadi says M&S has been investing heavily in its retail spaces in recent years, focusing on "accessible luxury" with stores that feel "welcoming, new and fresh".
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
I’m talking about the five Japanese conglomerates, or “trading houses,” in which Buffett has been investing for six years.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Alongside its blockbuster cancer drugs, the company has been investing in developing a weight-loss treatment.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
The Los-Gatos-based streamer has been investing in its games vertical since 2021, with mixed results.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2026
Mr. Pierrepont has been investing more heavily in roses than his father thinks his means warrant, and he tries to turn his thoughts to staple groceries.
