definition of
invest

[1] #1 invest v. [put, commit, place] make an investment; "Put money into bonds". wn

[2] #2 invest v. [endow, indue, gift, empower, endue] give qualities or abilities to. wn

[3] #3 invest v. [clothe, adorn] furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors. wn

[4] #4 invest v. [vest, enthrone] provide with power and authority; "They vested the council with special rights". wn

[5] #5 invest v. [induct, seat] place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position; "there was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy". wn