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
  • Instead of promoting their efforts, Republican lawmakers were left scrambling when the president abruptly withdrew his support over a separate political fight.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The British Museum move, meanwhile, is a public happening organized as part of a citywide art trail to promote a world tour around BTS’s latest album.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of promote
Verb
  • Spain has controlled possession and has had multiple good looks but has not been able to capitalize.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • Unfortunately, such moments these days are coveted, and FIFA capitalized.
    — Mac Engel July 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026
Definition of capitalize
Verb
  • Christopher Newport is one of roughly three dozen institutions that sponsor varsity sailing, which is not recognized as an NCAA sport and is instead governed by the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association of North America (ICSA).
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 July 2026
  • In May, The Wall Street Journal reported Boeing and Japanese auto maker Toyota each donated $1 million to sponsor the series.
    — Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of sponsor
Verb
  • State backs fusion The company expects to break ground on the facility before the end of the year.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • The lower house of parliament is widely expected to approve the measure after backing it in three previous readings, completing parliament’s work on the legislation announced by French President Emmanuel Macron over three years ago.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
Definition of back
Verb
  • The Mexican consulate said ICE granted permission for Victor Salgado to attend his brother’s funeral Thursday.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • The official was granted anonymity to discuss the administration’s strategy ahead of al-Zaidi’s visit.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of grant
Verb
  • The House of the Dragon Scorecard is an accounting of the events of this week’s episode, in which points are awarded to characters on a scale of 0 to 10.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • Of the 33 schools awarded grants, 19 schools opted for main entrance improvements while 14 chose to modernize their check-in and visitor badging systems.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of award
Verb
  • Jihyo heard Shenseea on the demo for the song and was excited to contribute her voice alongside hers.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of contribute
Verb
  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 53% surge in the price of subscribing or renting videos and video games since the start of 2019, while TV services climbed 27% and music subscriptions by 14%.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 July 2026
  • For stories of life in our changing world, subscribe here to the global health newsletter.
    — Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 8 July 2026
Definition of subscribe
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