invest

verb

• To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.

  "We'd like to thank all the contributors who have invested countless hours into this event."

• To clothe or wrap (with garments).
• To put on (clothing).
• To envelop, wrap, cover.
• To commit money or capital in the hope of financial gain.
• To ceremonially install someone in some office.
• To formally give (someone) some power or authority.
• To formally give (power or authority).
• To surround, accompany, or attend.
• To lay siege to.

  "to invest a town"

• To make investments.
• To prepare for lost wax casting by creating an investment mold (a mixture of a silica sand and plaster).
• To be involved in; to form strong attachments to.