invest (verb)

  • 31under-investment — ˌunder inˈvestment also underinvestment noun [uncountable] FINANCE ECONOMICS the act of investing less money in something than is needed: • We ve heard complaints of under investment in railways, and over reliance on road building. under …

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  • 32tie up — verb 1. secure with or as if with ropes (Freq. 3) tie down the prisoners tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed • Syn: ↑tie down, ↑bind, ↑truss • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …

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  • 33roll over — verb 1. make a rolling motion or turn (Freq. 3) The dog rolled over • Hypernyms: ↑turn • Hyponyms: ↑somersault, ↑tumble, ↑welter • Verb Frames …

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  • 34coronate — verb invest with regal power; enthrone The prince was crowned in Westminster Abbey • Syn: ↑crown • Derivationally related forms: ↑Crown, ↑crown, ↑coronation, ↑crown (for: ↑ …

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  • 35create — verb 1. make or cause to be or to become (Freq. 94) make a mess in one s office create a furor • Syn: ↑make • See Also: ↑make over (for: ↑mak …

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  • 36put in — verb 1. introduce (Freq. 6) Insert your ticket here • Syn: ↑insert, ↑enclose, ↑inclose, ↑stick in, ↑introduce • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …

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  • 37lay out — verb 1. lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line (Freq. 7) lay out the clothes lay out the arguments • Syn: ↑range, ↑array, ↑set out • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …

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  • 38instal — verb 1. set up for use (Freq. 6) install the washer and dryer We put in a new sink • Syn: ↑install, ↑put in, ↑set up • Derivationally related forms: ↑instalment …

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  • 39salt away — verb keep or lay aside for future use (Freq. 1) store grain for the winter The bear stores fat for the period of hibernation when he doesn t eat • Syn: ↑store, ↑hive away, ↑lay in, ↑put in, ↑stack away, ↑ …

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  • 40fit out — verb 1. provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose (Freq. 1) The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities • Syn: ↑equip, ↑fit, ↑outfit • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …

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