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Definition of invest in phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

invest in

phrasal verb
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invest in something
  1. (informal, often humorous) to buy something that is expensive but useful
    • Don't you think it's about time you invested in a new coat?
be invested in something
  1. to be willing to work hard and give your time and energy to something; to believe strongly in something
    • We are invested in providing a top-quality service to our customers.
    Topics Personal qualitiesc2
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