How to Use "Invest" with Example Sentences

invest (v): to put money into something in order to make a profit; to put effort or time into something

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Used with adverbs:

"The company invested heavily into sales and marketing."
(heavily, aggressively, directly)

"He personally invested $100,000 of his own money."
(personally, wisely)

Used with verbs:

"They are looking to invest in Chinese companies."
(be + looking, be + planning, be + seeking)

"He is willing to invest in the same company."
(be + willing to, be + trying to, be + hoping to)

"She decided to invest in the new company."
(decided to, failed to, refused to, rushed to)

Used with prepositions:

"We need to invest for our future."
(for, in)

"He wants to invest in the new startup company."
(in)

Used with nouns:

"They are investing lots of money into this business venture."
(money, capital, effort, energy, savings, time)