Definition of inves
1. invest [ v ] make an investment
Examples:
"Put money into bonds"
(Orlin J. Scoville, Part-Time Farming...)
It may not be profitable for a part-time farmer to own the labor-saving machinery that a full-time farmer can invest in profitably .
Returns for money and labor invested may be small even in a good year .
To figure the value of the farm in_terms_of investment income , divide the estimated annual net farm income by the percentage that you could expect to get in interest if the money were invested in some other way .
Synonyms put invest commit place Related Terms divest spend fund speculate tie_up roll_over shelter buy_into investing investor commitment2. invest [ v ] give qualities or abilities to
Used in print:(87th Congress, 1st Session. House Document No. 247....)
But this we know : Here is a great life that in every area of American politics gives the American people occasion for pride and that has invested the democratic process with the_most decent qualities of honor , decency , and self-respect .
Synonyms endow invest gift empower endue indue Related Terms enable cover endowment3. invest [ v ] furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
Synonyms clothe adorn invest Related Terms equip investiture4. invest [ v ] provide with power and authority
Examples:
"They vested the council with special rights"
5. invest [ v ] place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
Examples:
"there was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy"
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