investor
Translation
investor
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) investor (a person who invests) The investor bought shares in the new company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: backer, financier, shareholder
Etymology
From the verb 'invest' plus the suffix '-or', which denotes a person who performs an action.
Memory Tips
An invest-OR is a pers-ON who invests. The '-or' ending often refers to a person, like 'actor' or 'doctor'.