gift vs invest

gift is a noun but invest is not a noun.

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

As verbs, gift and invest are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of gift include empower, endow, endue, indue.

gift (noun)	invest (noun)
the act of giving
natural abilities or qualities
something acquired without compensation

gift (verb)	invest (verb)
give as a present; make a gift of	make an investment
give qualities or abilities to	provide with power and authority
	place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
	furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
	give qualities or abilities to