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invested

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈvɛstɪd]

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Learn how to use invested in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(verb) to use money to buy something that you think will be valuable in the future. When you invest, you hope that your money will grow, like planting a seed to grow a tree.

Example

She invested her savings in a new business and it became very successful.

Example

He didn't invest in the stock market, so he missed out on making money.

Example

Have you ever invested in something you believed would become valuable?

Context: “time and effort”

(verb) to put time, energy, or effort into something because you care about it and want it to succeed. It’s like spending time practicing a sport because you want to get better.

Example

They invested a lot of time in their studies and achieved great grades.

Example

She didn't invest any effort in her project, so it didn't turn out well.

Example

How much time did you invest in learning to play the guitar?

How to pronounce invested

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈvɛstɪd]

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