investment

[in-vest-muhnt] / ɪnˈvɛst mənt /

NOUN

something given, lent for a return

Synonyms

STRONGEST

asset contribution expenditure expense finance financing grant loan money property purchase stake transaction venture

STRONG

advance ante backing bail endowment flutter hunch inside interests investing piece plunge spec speculation stab

WEAK

smart money vested interests

Antonyms

STRONG

reality truth

WEAK

divestment

Example Sentences

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U.S. investment firm KKR purchased Circor for $1.8 billion in 2023 and will maintain ownership of the company’s naval and industrial businesses.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Withdrawals from taxable investment accounts are subject to capital gains and dividend taxes when applicable, so they are not automatically tax-free.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Brown says the IPO marks an important milestone that will “elevate our brand” across the public, business, and investment communities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Mountbatten-Windsor acted as the UK's special representative for international trade and investment until 2011.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Real risk was not volatility; real risk was stupid investment decisions.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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