investor

noun (an investor, investors)

«investor» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(money) An investor is a person or company that puts money into a business, shares or property, hoping to make a profit. tree →

In the lessons

Money and business lessons, news and TV shows like «Dragons' Den» or «Shark Tank»: inventors ask investors for money. It tells the reader who is paying in and expects a share of profits.

Examples

The investor gave the company money to build a factory. tree →
Investors hope their shares go up in value. tree →
She pitched her idea to three investors. tree →
The investor lost money when the shop closed. tree →
Small investors put in a few pounds each. tree →
Investors met to hear about the new app. tree →

Note

Plural: investors. Spelling ends «-or». Related: invest, investment.

On Mova

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