invest

intransitive verb

To commit (money or capital) in order to gain a financial return.

intransitive verb

To spend or devote for future advantage or benefit.

intransitive verb

To devote morally or psychologically, as to a purpose; commit.

intransitive verb

To endow with authority or power.

intransitive verb

To install in office with ceremony.

intransitive verb

To provide with an enveloping or pervasive quality.

intransitive verb

To clothe; adorn.

intransitive verb

To cover completely; envelop.