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spend vs invest

invest vs spend

spend and invest both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spend No No Yes No
invest No No Yes No
As verbs, invest is a hyponym of spend; that is, invest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spend:
  • spend: pay out
  • invest: make an investment
spend (verb) invest (verb)
pay out make an investment
spend completely provide with power and authority
use up a period of time in a specific way place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
give qualities or abilities to
Difference between spend and invest

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