invest
/ɪnˈvɛst/verb
High School
1
To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.
2
To clothe or wrap (with garments).
3
To put on (clothing).
4
To envelop, wrap, cover.
5
To commit money or capital in the hope of financial gain.
6
To ceremonially install someone in some office.
7
To formally give (someone) some power or authority.
8
To formally give (power or authority).
9
To surround, accompany, or attend.
10
To lay siege to.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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