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.
investor
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a word derived from
invest.
Example Sentences
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Fund managers and analysts say their calendars are full of meetings with companies eager to gauge investor interest for upcoming offerings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
The chip giant's shares, along with those of rival SK hynix, peaked in June on optimism for the artificial intelligence boom, but have since fallen amid investor jitters and a broader tech rout.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
A weakening currency coupled with rising bond yields is often seen as a sign that investor confidence has been dented.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
Telekom Malaysia could benefit from stronger investor demand for defensive stocks amid heightened global macroeconomic and local political uncertainties, given its resilient earnings profile, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
As one investor put it, “Mike’s the best stock picker anyone knows. And he’s doing…what?”
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
