investment

[in-vest-muhnt] / ɪnˈvɛst mənt /

NOUN

something given, lent for a return

Synonyms

STRONGEST

asset contribution expenditure expense finance financing grant loan money property purchase stake transaction venture

STRONG

advance ante backing bail endowment flutter hunch inside interests investing piece plunge spec speculation stab

WEAK

smart money vested interests

Antonyms

STRONG

reality truth

WEAK

divestment

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Would demand for public transit amid a car culture justify the investment?

From Los Angeles Times

Chancellor Rachel Reeves hopes to encourage more investment in stocks and shares.

From BBC

The investment bank’s macro team sees tightening fiscal policy and a global energy shock as threats to economic growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

The listing could attract more global investors to help fund the company’s investment plans.

From The Wall Street Journal

A recent court decision allowing Petronas to challenge state laws may offer clarity, but Petronas may remain cautious on its investment in Sarawak, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

investment

Example Sentences

Related Words