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Updated June 2026
To put money, effort, or time into something with the expectation of achieving a profit, benefit, or worthwhile result. Investment involves committing resources for future gain or improvement.
“Many people choose to invest in stocks and shares for long-term growth.”
/ɪnˈvɛst/
in·vest
Contains vowels I and E; -EST ending with initial IN- prefix and V.
Worth 9 points; the V provides the primary value in this financial term.
Shorter words formed from the letters in “invest”.
Words that begin with “invest”.
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