# invested

/ˌɪnˈvɛstəd/ (US) · /ɪnvˈɛstɪd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/invested
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. emotionally involved

adjective · CEFR B2

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

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

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

### 2. spent money or time

verb · CEFR B1

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

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

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

## Examples

- I am very invested in the success of this project.
- After watching three seasons of the show, she felt deeply invested in the characters' lives.
- The community became increasingly invested in the urban garden project once they saw the tangible benefits of fresh produce and improved local biodiversity.

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