invest vs gift

invest is not a noun while gift is a noun.

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

As verbs, invest and gift are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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