investment

Meaning

The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.

the action or process of putting money, time, or resources into something for future benefit

Example Sentences

Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.

The company is looking for investment opportunities in emerging markets.

Her investment in technology startups has paid off well.

Example Expressions

return on investment

Synonyms

funding, capital, financing, contribution, allocation, venture

Entry 1

funding, capital, financing

Entry 2

capital, contribution

Entry 3

funding, financing, contribution, allocation, venture

Antonyms

withdrawal, divestment, disinvestment, loss

Entry 1

withdrawal, divestment

Entry 2

disinvestment, withdrawal

Entry 3

loss, withdrawal

Collocations

make an investment, attract investment, foreign investment, wise investment