What does "invested" mean?

1. (emotionally involved) to care deeply about the result of something because you have put time or emotion into it. 2. (spent money or time) the past tense of putting money, time, or effort into something to get a profit or benefit later.

How do you use "invested"?

Often used with the preposition 'in'. As a verb, it is transitive and typically takes 'in' before the asset or project.

invested

adj. · v.

US //ˌɪnˈvɛstəd// UK //ɪnvˈɛstɪd// in·vest·ed

1 emotionally involved (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

to care deeply about the result of something because you have put time or emotion into it.

having a significant emotional or personal stake in an outcome, often due to a prior commitment of time or energy.

Example

I am so invested in this TV show that I cried during the final episode.

Example

By the third year of the project, the researchers were so emotionally invested in the community that they found it difficult to remain objective.

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'in'.
- indifferent
- detached
2 spent money or time (v.)
B1 Intermediate

the past tense of putting money, time, or effort into something to get a profit or benefit later.

the past participle or simple past form of 'invest', indicating the allocation of capital or resources with the expectation of a future return.

Example

The company invested millions of dollars in new technology last year.

Example

Having invested heavily in renewable energy early on, the firm was well-positioned to capitalise on the new environmental regulations.

Usage

As a verb, it is transitive and typically takes 'in' before the asset or project.
- divested
- withdrawn