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      invest
      noun
      (meteorology) A designated area of disturbed weather that is being monitored for potential tropical cyclone development.
      verb
      To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.
      To commit money or capital in the hope of financial gain.
      (intransitive) To make investments.
      To ceremonially install someone in some office.
      To formally give (someone) some power or authority.
      To formally give (power or authority).
      To envelop, wrap, cover.
      To surround, accompany, or attend.
      To lay siege to.
      (intransitive) To cause to be involved in; to cause to form strong attachments to.
      (metallurgy) To prepare for lost wax casting by creating an investment mold (a mixture of a silica sand and plaster).
      (Spanish politics) To inaugurate the Prime Minister of Spain after a successful parliamentary vote.
      (transitive, dated) To clothe or wrap (with garments).
      (intransitive, obsolete) To put on (clothing).
      Roots
      vestis-vest · Latin · garment, clothing
      Synonyms for invest
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      Words related to invest
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