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2 : the act or process of inverting

in·vert verb 1 : to reverse in position, order, or relationship

2 : to turn upside down or inside out

3 : to turn inward

in·ver·te·brate adjective 1 : lacking a backbone; also : of or relating to invertebrate animals

2 : lacking in strength or vitality

— invertebrate noun

1invest verb 1 : to install formally in an office or honor

2 : to furnish with power or authority

3 : to cover completely : ENVELOP

4 : to cover with or as if with cloth or clothing : CLOTHE, ADORN

5 : to surround with troops or ships so as to prevent escape or entry : BESIEGE

6 : to endow with a quality or characteristic

Synonyms

[1] baptize, inaugurate, induct, initiate, install—more at INSTALL

[2] accredit, authorize, certify, commission, empower, enable, license, qualify—more at AUTHORIZE

[6] imbue, inculcate, infuse, ingrain, steep, suffuse—more at INFUSE

2invest verb 1 : to commit (money) in order to earn a financial return

2 : to expend for future benefits or advantages

3 : to make an investment

— in·ves·tor noun

in·ves·ti·gate verb -gat·ed; -gat·ing [ORIGIN: L investigare to track, investigate, fr. vestigium footprint, track]

: to study by close examination and systematic inquiry

— in·ves·ti·ga·tive adjective

Synonyms

delve, dig, explore, go, inquire, look, probe, research—more at EXPLORE

in·ves·ti·ga·tion noun : the action or process of investigating; especially : detailed examination or a searching inquiry

Synonyms

examination, exploration, inquiry, probe, research, study—more at INQUIRY

in·ves·ti·ga·tor noun : one that investigates; especially : one employed or engaged in detecting lawbreakers or in getting information that is not readily or publicly accessible

Synonyms

detective, operative, shadow, sleuth, tail—more at DETECTIVE

in·ves·ti·ture noun 1 : the act of ratifying or establishing in office

2 : something that covers or adorns

Synonyms

inaugural, inauguration, induction, installation—more at INSTALLATION

1investment noun 1 : an outer layer : ENVELOPE

2 : INVESTITURE 1

3 : BLOCKADE, SIEGE

2investment noun : the outlay of money for income or profit; also : the sum invested or the property purchased

in·vet·er·ate adjective 1 : firmly established by age or long persistence

2 : confirmed in a habit

Synonyms

[1] confirmed, deep-rooted, deep-seated, settled; also fixed, immutable, set; implanted, instilled; inborn, inbred, innate, inherent, natural; accustomed, chronic, customary, habitual, regular, typical, usual; abiding, enduring, lifelong, persistent, persisting

[2] chronic, confirmed, habitual—more at HABITUAL

in·vi·a·ble adjective : incapable of surviving

in·vid·i·ous adjective 1 : tending to cause discontent, animosity, or envy

2 : feeling or showing envy : ENVIOUS

3 : OBNOXIOUS

— in·vid·i·ous·ly adverb

in·vig·o·rate verb -rat·ed; -rat·ing : to give life and energy to : ANIMATE

— in·vig·o·ra·tion noun

Synonyms

animate, brace, energize, enliven, fire, jazz, liven, pep, quicken, stimulate, vitalize, vivify—more at ANIMATE

invigorating adjective : having an enlivening effect

Synonyms

bracing, refreshing, restorative, stimulative, tonic—more at TONIC

in·vin·ci·ble adjective : incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued

— in·vin·ci·bil·i·ty noun

— in·vin·ci·bly adverb

Synonyms

impregnable, indomitable, insurmountable, invulnerable, unbeatable, unconquerable; also inviolable, unassailable, untouchable; armored, defended, guarded, protected, safe, safeguarded, secure, shielded; unbeaten, unconquered, undefeated, unsubdued

Antonyms

vulnerable

in·vi·o·la·ble adjective 1 : safe from violation or profanation

2 : secure from assault or trespass : UNASSAILABLE

— in·vi·o·la·bil·i·ty noun

Synonyms

holy, sacred, sacrosanct, untouchable—more at SACRED

in·vi·o·late adjective : not violated or profaned : PURE

in·vis·i·ble adjective 1 : incapable of being seen <~ to the naked eye>

2 : HIDDEN

3 : IMPERCEPTIBLE, INCONSPICUOUS

— in·vis