Puts money into something like stocks or a business hoping to make more money; or dedicates time and effort to something.
From Latin 'investire' combining 'in-' (in) and 'vestire' (to clothe). Originally meant to dress or cover, evolved to mean putting resources into something.
The metaphor of 'investing' as 'clothing' money is fascinating—when you invest, you're wrapping your money in a business or asset, hoping it will grow and return to you transformed.
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