invested

Invested is the past tense and past participle of the verb invest. It describes the act of committing money, resources, or time to a project, venture, or asset with the expectation of a future benefit. It can also refer to personal or emotional commitment to a cause, project, or outcome.

In a financial context, invested refers to funds allocated to assets such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or businesses. The phrase invested capital signifies the total amount of money that owners and lenders have put into a company. Returns, risks, and liquidity are key considerations in evaluating how investments perform over time.

In legal and ceremonial usage, to invest someone with authority or rank means to confer official power or rights. An investiture ceremony is the formal act of bestowing these powers or insignia. This sense emphasizes the transfer of status rather than the transfer of money.

In everyday language, someone can be described as heavily invested in a project or outcome, indicating a strong personal stake or commitment. The term can also imply that someone has a financial stake or is emotionally involved in the results.

Etymology linked to Latin and French roots is commonly noted in reference works. The word generally connotes both the act of supplying resources and the act of conferring status, depending on the context. Related terms include invest, investment, investor, and invested capital.