v.
1. tr. (often foll. by in) apply or use (money), esp. for profit.
2 intr. (foll. by in) a put money for profit (into stocks etc.). b colloq. buy (invested in a new car).
3 tr. a (foll. by with) provide, endue, or attribute (a person with qualities, insignia, or rank). b (foll. by in) attribute or entrust (qualities or feelings to a person).
4 tr. cover as a garment.
5 tr. lay siege to.
Derivatives:
investable adj. investible adj. investor n.
Etymology: ME f. F investir or L investire investit- (as IN-(2), vestire clothe f. vestis clothing): sense 1 f. It. investire