invested
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for invested, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Emotionally involved in something or genuinely caring about its outcome.
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
How to use invested
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “invested” mean?
The word “invested” means emotionally involved in something or genuinely caring about its outcome. In plain terms, personally caring about how something turns out, not just watching from a distance.
How do you pronounce “invested”?
“Invested” is pronounced ihn-VEHS-tihd (/ɪnˈvɛstɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “invested” in a sentence?
Here is “invested” used in a sentence: “By the third episode, viewers were completely invested in the characters.”
What part of speech is “invested”?
“Invested” is an adjective.
Is “invested” a common word?
“Invested” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "invested" meaning money and "invested" meaning emotionally involved?
When money is "invested," it has been committed to something in the hope of a financial return. When a person is "invested" in this adjective sense, they are emotionally involved in something or genuinely care about its outcome, as in "she was deeply invested in the project."
What preposition follows "invested" — "invested in"?
The usual collocation is "invested in," as in "he is invested in her success." The preposition "in" links the person to the thing they care about or are committed to.
When should you use "invested" instead of "committed"?
Use "invested" to stress emotional involvement or genuine care about an outcome, and "committed" to stress dedication and a promise to see something through. You can be emotionally invested in a result without being formally committed to a task.
Is "emotionally invested" formal or informal?
"Emotionally invested" is neutral and works in both everyday and formal writing. It is common in conversation, journalism, and workplace settings to describe someone who genuinely cares about an outcome.