commit vs invest

commit and invest both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
commit	No	No	Yes	No
invest	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, commit and invest are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of commit include place, put.

commit (verb)	invest (verb)
make a set of changes permanent	make an investment
transfer to another place so something can be kept or preserved	provide with power and authority
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause	place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
confer a trust upon	furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution	give qualities or abilities to
make an investment
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
engage in or perform