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 woman was given a warning but later promoted, according to the lawsuit.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • The Mediterranean diet, on the other hand, is much less restrictive and actually promotes the consumption of red wine in moderation.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 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
  • In May, the NCAA reversed its long-standing ban on alcohol advertising during March Madness, allowing makers of beer, wine, spirits and hard seltzer makers to sponsor the college basketball tournaments for the first time starting next season.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 17 July 2026
  • 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
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
  • Srdjan Nedeljkovic in Litochoro, Greece, contributed to this report.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • The Star’s Eric Adler and Nathan Pilling contributed reporting.
    — Caroline Zimmerman July 17, Kansas City Star, 18 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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“Invest (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invest%20%28in%29. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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