ɪnˈvest v. 1 tr. (often foll. by in)
apply or
use (money),
esp.
for profit. 2 intr. (foll. by in) a put
money for profit (into stocks etc.). b colloq.
buy (invested in a
new car). 3 tr. a (foll. by with)
provide,
endue, or
attribute (a
person with qualities,
insignia, or rank). b (foll. by in) attribute or
entrust (qualities or feelings to a person). 4 tr.
cover as a
garment. 5 tr. lay
siege to. øøinvestable adj. investible adj. investor n. [ME f. F investir or L investire investit(as
IN-(2), vestire
clothe f. vestis clothing):
sense 1 f.
It. investire]