Invest
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To put money, effort, or time into something with the expectation of achieving a profit, benefit, or worthwhile result. Investment involves committing resources for future gain or improvement.
“Many people choose to invest in stocks and shares for long-term growth.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪnˈvɛst/
Syllables
in·vest
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Wordle
Contains vowels I and E; -EST ending with initial IN- prefix and V.
Scrabble
Worth 9 points; the V provides the primary value in this financial term.
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