investor — a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, etc. with the expectation of achieving a profit
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, etc. with the expectation of achieving a profit
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈvestər/
Korean meaning: 이익을 얻기 위해 금융 상품이나 부동산 등에 돈을 투자하는 개인이나 조직
Korean pronunciation: 인**베**스터
Example Sentences
- The startup's CEO spent three months convincing investors that people would actually pay for invisible socks.
- Smart investors diversify their portfolio across different asset classes.
- After losing money on cryptocurrency, Bob became the most cautious investor in history - he now researches buying gum for three days.
investor
NOUN//ɪnˈvestər//
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, etc. with the expectation of achieving a profit

The investor studies stock charts carefully before placing a big bet on the startup.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'investire'에서 유래했으며, 원래는 '옷을 입히다, 감싸다'라는 뜻이었습니다. 중세시대에는 권위나 지위를 '입히는' 의미로 사용되다가, 점차 돈이나 자본을 '투입하는' 현재의 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The startup's CEO spent three months convincing investors that people would actually pay for invisible socks.”
“Smart investors diversify their portfolio across different asset classes.”
“After losing money on cryptocurrency, Bob became the most cautious investor in history - he now researches buying gum for three days.”
“The company went public to raise capital from retail investors.”
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