Synonyms of invest

Verb


1. invest, put, commit, place, spend, expend, drop

usage: make an investment; "Put money into bonds"

2. endow, indue, gift, empower, invest, endue, enable

usage: give qualities or abilities to

3. invest, clothe, adorn, equip, fit, fit out, outfit

usage: furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors

4. invest, vest, enthrone, install, instal

usage: provide with power and authority; "They vested the council with special rights"

5. induct, invest, seat, install, instal

usage: place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position; "there was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy"

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Definition and meaning of invest (Dictionary)