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1. investment
noun. ['ˌɪnˈvɛstmənt, ˌɪnˈvɛsmənt'] the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit.
Synonyms
Etymology
- investment (English)
- -ment (English)
- -amentum (Latin)
- invest (English)
- investigate (English)
2. foreign
adjective. ['ˈfɔrən, ˈfɑːrən'] of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own).
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- foreign (English)
- forein (Middle English (1100-1500))
- forain (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. foreign
adjective. ['ˈfɔrən, ˈfɑːrən'] relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world.
Synonyms
Etymology
- foreign (English)
- forein (Middle English (1100-1500))
- forain (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. direct
adjective. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short.
Synonyms
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
5. direct
adjective. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] having no intervening persons, agents, conditions.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
6. direct
verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] intend (something) to move towards a certain goal.
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
7. direct
verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] command with authority.
Antonyms
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
8. direct
verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] guide the actors in (plays and films).
Antonyms
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
9. direct
verb. ['dɝˈɛkt, daɪˈrɛkt, dɪˈrɛkt'] be in charge of.
Antonyms
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)