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investing

"Investing" is the present participle of the verb "invest." It has a few key meanings, but the most common one you'll encounter is about putting money to work. It also has a figurative sense about giving time and effort, and a less common formal sense. Here are the most useful meanings.

1verbputting money into something to earn more

When you put your money into something — like stocks, property, or a business — hoping it will grow and give you back more money in the future, you are investing. Think of it like planting a seed: you give something now, hoping for a bigger reward later.

finance, business · Modern, widely used

She is investing her savings in the stock market.

Many people are investing in real estate because property prices keep rising.

He started investing small amounts of money every month to build his retirement fund.

2verbfigurativegiving time, energy, or effort

You can also 'invest' things other than money — like your time, energy, or emotions. When you put a lot of effort into something because you care about the result, you are investing in it. This is a very common figurative use.

everyday language · Modern, widely used · figurative

She has been investing a lot of time in learning Spanish.

Good teachers invest enormous energy in their students.

If you want a strong friendship, you need to keep investing in it.

3verbbuying or acquiring something valuable

Sometimes 'investing in' something simply means buying it because it is useful or worth the cost — not necessarily to make a profit, but because it will benefit you in the long run.

everyday language, business · Modern, widely used

It's worth investing in a good pair of running shoes if you exercise regularly.

The company is investing in new equipment to improve productivity.

He decided to invest in a quality laptop for his studies.

4verbformally giving power or authority to someone

In a formal or ceremonial context, 'investing' someone means officially giving them a title, role, or special authority. You might see this in news about governments or royal ceremonies. It is less common in everyday speech.

formal, political, ceremonial · Formal, more common in older or official texts

The president was invested with full authority to act during the crisis.

The ceremony involved investing the new knights with their titles.

She was formally invested as the director of the institute.

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