Definition of Investment

the use of money, time, or effort to make a profit or result

Examples of Investment in a sentence

The decline of sales made Jack feel nervous about his hefty investment in the store.  🔊

Because the gym was always overcrowded, Bruce knew that purchasing a home gym would be worth the investment.  🔊

Andy asked his parents to make an investment so he could open a lemonade stand.  🔊

The volunteer made a large investment of her time to serve the homeless during the holidays.  🔊

Grace was happy about her investment in the new product when seeing its success.  🔊

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