Find Synonyms

invest Synonyms

Another word for invest

Choosing another word for invest depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
JUMP TO:

• verb (Context 1)

To put money, capital, or resources into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result.

Usage Example

"The firm decided to fund heavily in renewable energy technologies over the next decade."

Strong
fund
finance
bankroll
underwrite
back
capitalize

• verb (Context 2)

To devote time, effort, or energy to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result.

Usage Example

"She chose to devote countless hours in mentoring junior colleagues at the research institute."

Strongest
devote
dedicate
Strong
commit
put in
allocate
expend

• verb (Context 3)

To provide or endow someone or something with a particular quality, power, rank, or official authority.

Usage Example

"The constitution acts to endow the supreme court with the authority to review federal legislation."

Strongest
endow
vest
Strong
empower
imbue
infuse
install

Opposites of invest

The opposite of invest shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

divest
strip
deprive
withdraw
waste
neglect
liquidate
depose
See all opposites of invest

Cite this Entry


Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Invest. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/invest
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Dictionary & Reference
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.