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Synonyms & Similar Words
expenditure
outlay
spending
disbursement
allocation
appropriation
financing
funding
backing
support
sponsorship
stake
contribution
commitment
venture
enterprise
undertaking
project
initiative
effort
endeavor
pursuit
gamble
speculation
risk
bet
wager
stakeholding
capitalization
endowment
donation
gift
grant
subsidy
endowment
bequest
legacy
inheritance
patrimony
dowry
dower
investment portfolio
asset
equity
security
stock
bond
share
Meaning of Investment
The primary meaning of the word "investment" refers to the act of putting money or effort into something to make a profit or achieve a gain.
Definitions
- The act of investing money or capital in order to gain a financial return
- A thing that is invested, such as a sum of money or an asset
- The act of devoting time, effort, or resources to a particular activity or project in order to achieve a goal or benefit
Etymology of Investment
The word "investment" comes from the Old French word "investir", which is derived from the Latin words "in" (meaning "in" or "on") and "vestire" (meaning "to clothe" or "to put on"), originally referring to the act of putting on or surrounding something, later used to describe the act of putting money or resources into something to achieve a gain.
Example Uses
- The company made a significant investment in new technology to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- She made a wise investment in the stock market and saw a substantial return on her money.
- The government invested heavily in infrastructure development to boost economic growth.