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.
noninvestor
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a word derived from
invest.
Example Sentences
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“Investors tend to pull back less than noninvestor buyers when conditions deteriorate,” Hannah Jones, a senior economist at Realtor.com, told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 17, 2026
