invest
UK: ɪnˈvɛst | US: ɪnˈvɛst
vt. to commit money or capital to gain profit
vt. to devote time or effort to a purpose
vt. to formally confer power or authority
invest = in<into> + vest<clothe>
- in: Prefix meaning "into" (from Latin in-).
- vest: Root meaning "to clothe" (from Latin vestire).
Etymology Origin:
The word "invest" originates from Latin investire ("to clothe, surround"). In medieval times, it described the ceremonial act of clothing someone in authority (e.g., a knight or official). Over time, the meaning expanded metaphorically to "putting resources into something" (as if clothing it with value), leading to modern financial and figurative uses.
She decided to invest in stocks for long-term growth.
He invested years of research into his groundbreaking theory.
The king invested the knight with lands and titles.
They plan to invest heavily in renewable energy.
You should invest more time in learning new skills.