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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It is a sign of investor unease, the paper says.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
The California-based streaming giant has struggled to meet investor expectations for several quarters as it faces competition from other streamers, gaming and sports.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
Saudi Arabia has decided to postpone its flagship investor conference, highlighting how missile attacks on the kingdom’s airports and capital city by the Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen are threatening its economic ambitions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
The fund investor at least chose private credit, can read the fund’s report and can ask for his money back, even if the answer is 5%.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
As an investor, Eisman was allowed to listen in on the quarterly conference calls held by Moody’s, but not invited to pose questions.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
