noun

investor

investor

The investor bought shares in the new company.

The investor bought shares in the new company.

She is a cautious investor who avoids high risks.

She is a cautious investor who avoids high risks.

((an)) investor (a person who invests) The investor bought shares in the new company.

Synonyms: backer, financier, shareholder

From the verb 'invest' plus the suffix '-or', which denotes a person who performs an action.

An invest-OR is a pers-ON who invests. The '-or' ending often refers to a person, like 'actor' or 'doctor'.

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