Invest (verb)

1. To put money, effort, time, etc. into something with the expectation of achieving a profit or benefit in the future.
2. To use resources to create or develop something.
3. To formally install someone in an office or position.

Origin:

From latin investire meaning "to dress, cover, veil".

Examples:

1. He invested his money in stocks.
2. She invested a lot of time and effort in her studies.
3. The company invested in new equipment.
4. The government invested in infrastructure projects.
5. The bishop invested the new priest in the church.