AI-generated image

investment

/ɪnˈvɛst.mənt/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does investment mean?

noun

The act of investing money or capital in a business or enterprise with the expectation of profit.

Example

"She made a significant investment in the startup company."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

invest, investiture, investiture, investiture

What's another word for investment?

investment, stake, venture, capital, asset

What's the opposite of investment?

withdrawal, divestment, loss

Rhymes with investment

investment, investment, persist, resist