invest invest /ˌɪnˈvɛst/

verb

1. () Make an investment  ( place , commit , put , invest )
   make an investment
    Put money into bonds
   Put money into bonds
   
2. () Give qualities or abilities to  ( empower , endue , indue , endow , gift , invest )
   give qualities or abilities to
     The wealthy philanthropist generously decided to endow a scholarship fund for underprivileged students.
   The wealthy philanthropist generously decided to endow a scholarship fund for underprivileged students.
   
3. Place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position  ( invest , seat , induct )
   place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
    There was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy
   there was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy
   
4. Provide with power and authority  ( invest , enthrone , vest )
   provide with power and authority
    They vested the council with special rights
   They vested the council with special rights
   
5. Furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors  ( adorn , invest , clothe )
   furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors