overinvest

/ˌoʊvərɪnˈvest/

Definitions

1. verb

to invest too much money or resources in something, often with the expectation of achieving a high return but with a high level of risk

“The company’s decision to overinvest in the new project led to significant financial losses.”

2. noun

an investment of too much money or resources in something

“The overinvestment in the tech industry led to a market bubble.”

Synonyms

  • overcommit
  • overexpend

Antonyms

  • underinvest
  • undervalue