invest (in)

verb

Definition of invest (in)next
as in to promote

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invest (in)
  1. promote
  2. capitalize
  3. sponsor
  4. back
  5. grant
  6. award
  7. contribute
  8. subscribe
Verb
  • The most important step countries can collectively take is to promote innovation.
    — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But it is increasingly shaped by what’s happening on the other side of the country, in Washington, where the federal government is working to slow the transition to EVs and promote a fossil fuel future for America.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of promote
Verb
  • Accounting Statement 34 from the standards-setting nonprofit lays the foundation for capitalizing, reporting and depreciating capital assets.
    — Kathryn Blackman, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Panthers lost their momentum in the second half but Aledo couldn’t capitalize with three drives ending facing fourth down.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of capitalize
Verb
  • The decision was made that Good Good would no longer sponsor a PGA Tour event in November.
    — Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • On Thursday, the digital media company lost its three-year partnership with Callaway Golf, while the PGA Tour said Good Good would no longer sponsor one of the association's tournaments in November.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sponsor
Verb
  • The costs date back to 2018, six years before CRTPO backed a public-private funding mechanism for the I-77 south toll lanes project in 2024.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The tokens are structured as debt securities backed by the underlying shares, although Tenev also declined to say how Robinhood plans to exercise the voting rights attached to those shares.
    — Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of back
Verb
  • No player tilts the axis of a football game more consistently; at this point, his levels of production are being taken for granted.
    — The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • States could still offer opportunities for public comment, but the EPA would no longer mandate them as a condition for states to grant permits.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of grant
Verb
  • Bad Bunny won his first career Emmy Award Saturday for his Super Bowl halftime show, which was awarded home seven trophies.
    — Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Isar’s contract was the most valuable of the three awarded through the launcher challenge.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of award
Verb
  • The overall taste experience, personal preferences and the moments associated with a brand all contribute to why someone may prefer one cola over another.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Restaurants and bars led with 59,000 new jobs, while government education rose by 42,000 and manufacturing contributed 16,000.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of contribute
Verb
  • While fragmentation frustrates people juggling multiple services, streamers see value in picking up even a few games, as sports fans have shown a tendency to keep subscribing after the final whistle.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • For more on Lindsay Clancy, subscribe now to PEOPLE, or pick up this week’s issue, on newsstands Friday.
    — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of subscribe
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“Invest (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invest%20%28in%29. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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