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Meaning of Invested
The primary meaning of "invested" is to put money, effort, or time into something to make a profit or achieve a goal.
Definitions
- To put money, effort, or time into something to make a profit or achieve a goal
- To give someone a particular role, power, or authority
- To spend or devote time, money, or effort on something
Etymology of Invested
The word "invested" comes from the Latin "investire," which means "to clothe" or "to surround," and is related to the verb "vestire," meaning "to dress"
Historically, the term was used in the 15th century to describe the act of surrounding or besieging a place, and later evolved to include the concept of putting on clothes or robes, particularly in a ceremonial or official context
In the 17th century, the word took on its modern financial connotation, referring to the act of putting money into a business or venture with the expectation of generating a profit
Example Uses
- The company has invested heavily in research and development to create new products
- She invested her savings in a retirement fund to secure her financial future
- The government invested in infrastructure projects to boost economic growth
- He invested a lot of time and effort into learning a new language