invest

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Invest' refers to putting resources (like time, money, or effort) into something expecting a return or profit. This could include putting money in a business, or studying hard to get good grades.

Examples in Different Contexts

From a personal growth standpoint, one might invest time into learning a new skill. Someone might comment, 'I'm investing a few hours every week into learning a new language.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

With the way technology is evolving, we need to stay ahead of industry trends. We cannot get left behind due to a lack of innovation.

Response:

That's true, we should invest more resources into our research and development team. That could help us stay innovative.

Business

Scenario:

Our profit margins have grown over the past few quarters. Perhaps it’s time we think about making strategic improvements in the business.

Response:

Yes, I agree. We should invest a part of our profits back into improving our infrastructural assets.