Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of investor
"The board reviewed the latest financial reports to see if our investors were satisfied with the quarterly returns."
In plain English: Investors are people who give money to businesses or projects with the hope of making a profit later.
"The investors put their money into the new business to help it grow."
Usage: Investors are individuals or entities that provide capital to businesses in exchange for an ownership stake or profit. You should use this term when referring to people who put money into stocks, real estate, or companies with the expectation of financial return.
Derived from the Old French vestir meaning to clothe, it originally referred to those who put money into an enterprise as if clothing it with capital. The term evolved in English to denote individuals or entities that provide funds expecting a return on investment.