in·vest 1 /in-'vest/ vt [Medieval Latin investire, from Latin, to clothe, from in- in + vestis garment]
1: to install in an office or position
2 a: to furnish with or formally grant power or authority
b: to grant someone control or authority over: vest
invest 2 vb [Italian investire to clothe, invest money, from Latin, to clothe]
vt
1: to commit (money) in order to earn a financial return
2: to make use of for future benefits or advantages
vi: to commit funds or purchase something of intrinsic value for future gain: make an investment
— often used with in
invest ing in precious metals
in·ves·tor n
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.