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
  • Rohlfing has also pledged to strengthen core county services, including public safety, infrastructure and public works, while promoting a more business-friendly environment to attract and retain employers.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Padel clubs are increasingly promoting it as more than a sport, offering spaces where people can work, eat and socialize alongside the courts.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of promote
Verb
  • Ospreay intervened, preventing Moxley's attack, allowing the Young Bucks to capitalize with a BTE Trigger and a superkick party on Moxley for the victory, highlighting the Death Riders' fractured dynamic.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • The Mets had runners on second and third with one out in the bottom of the inning, and couldn’t capitalize.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
Definition of capitalize
Verb
  • Some start side hustles out of their dorm room, convince their company to sponsor an advanced degree or apply to hundreds of scholarships.
    — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 24 July 2026
  • One of the holdups is due to final negotiations with a new partner expected to sponsor the Clash.
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of sponsor
Verb
  • Venus enters Libra on August 6, which is somewhat good news for those of you who like your trips aesthetic, artsy, backed by a good soundtrack, and peppered with buzzy restaurants.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
  • Beutner wrote Proposition 28 and also backed the campaign financially with his personal wealth.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of back
Verb
  • To prevent speculation that drives up land price without actual construction, the zoning benefits would be granted only on submission of building-permit applications.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • So good, Mancilla told The Star during a recent interview, that customers aren’t always able to find parking — granted, the lot is relatively small.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of grant
Verb
  • If the visiting team performs more trick plays than the home team ahead of the final inning, they’re awarded an extra point.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 27 July 2026
  • She was also awarded the 2026 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction.
    — Sophie Lindberg July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Definition of award
Verb
  • Associated Press journalist Volodymyr Yurchuk in Kyiv, Ukraine, contributed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Since then, she’s fought for a bigger slice of his fortune, arguing in multiple court cases that her father contributed to the company’s growth with an early investment – and that her payout should be based on the 2026 valuation of Chey’s SK Group.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of contribute
Verb
  • Existing Amazon customers can subscribe by visiting Prime Video, selecting the Starz-Crunchyroll bundle, and following the prompts to complete their purchase.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 July 2026
  • If you’re not already subscribed, sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your email inbox every day for free, and read past editions here.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 24 July 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 31 Jul. 2026.

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