English · Word Candidate

invest

/ɪnˈvɛst/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: invests · investing · invested

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dành tiền, thời gian hoặc năng lượng cho một thứ gì đó

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Verb

We'd like to thank all the contributors who have invested countless hours into this event.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To clothe or wrap (with garments).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trang phục hoặc quấn

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VerbRegister: dated

He was but shabbily apparelled in faded jacket and patched trowsers; a rag of a black handkerchief investing his neck.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A designated area of disturbed weather that is being monitored for potential tropical cyclone development.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khu vực thời tiết bị xáo trộn được theo dõi

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “invest” mean?

To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.

Is “invest” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.