Definition of invests:
(v) :
To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.
(v) :
To commit money or capital in the hope of financial gain.
(v) :
(intransitive) To make investments.
(v) :
To ceremonially install someone in some office.
(v) :
To formally give (someone) some power or authority.
(v) :
To formally give (power or authority).