1
as in suffuses
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle
invested the film with his own enthusiasm for the wonders of flight
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as in endows
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
a woman invested with the strong desire to make the world a better place
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as in enables
to give official or legal power to
invested him with power of attorney
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4
as in clothes
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
a fashion designer who has invested a number of the winners of the best actress award
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as in inaugurates
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
the beloved actor was finally invested as a knight by the queen
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as in besieges
to surround (as a fortified place) with armed forces for the purpose of capturing or preventing commerce and communication
the city was mercilessly invested for an entire year, but never fell
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as in wraps
to surround or cover closely
nightfall invested the land
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Recent Examples of invests
Thinking about it that way invests meaning in an anecdote Norris related about a member of the copy department so affronted by something a colleague had done that she was inspired to pick up an object and hurl it in that colleague’s general direction.
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Ben Yagoda, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Microsoft invests $150 million into Apple, extending a lifeline to the troubled Mac maker.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Ohio State University has responded by launching an AI Fluency initiative that not only sets a goal for every undergraduate to graduate AI-fluent by 2029, but also invests heavily in faculty development.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Jassy has also urged employees to do more with less at the same time that the company invests heavily in artificial intelligence.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Often the beverage staff invests a significant amount of unseen labor in developing the expertise needed to sell pricey wine, and the bill reflects more than simply the cost of goods.
—John Debary, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
The school invests heavily in its employees, offering benefits like health insurance, mental health support and professional growth opportunities, all while creating a family-friendly environment rooted in purpose.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
When a company invests deeply in technology while never losing sight of usability, the result is a professional and approachable tool.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Unlike California, which invests heavily in a multiagency approach that includes state, local and federal resources, the Pacific Northwest contracts to private companies to fill open slots on fire crews.
—Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2025
Ben Yagoda, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Microsoft invests $150 million into Apple, extending a lifeline to the troubled Mac maker.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Ohio State University has responded by launching an AI Fluency initiative that not only sets a goal for every undergraduate to graduate AI-fluent by 2029, but also invests heavily in faculty development.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Jassy has also urged employees to do more with less at the same time that the company invests heavily in artificial intelligence.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Often the beverage staff invests a significant amount of unseen labor in developing the expertise needed to sell pricey wine, and the bill reflects more than simply the cost of goods.
—John Debary, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
The school invests heavily in its employees, offering benefits like health insurance, mental health support and professional growth opportunities, all while creating a family-friendly environment rooted in purpose.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
When a company invests deeply in technology while never losing sight of usability, the result is a professional and approachable tool.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Unlike California, which invests heavily in a multiagency approach that includes state, local and federal resources, the Pacific Northwest contracts to private companies to fill open slots on fire crews.
—Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invests
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An international cult favorite, Lee is revered for the philosophical nerve that suffuses his rigorously inventive melodramas, which variously pick apart the complexities of Korean society.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Constitution endows Congress with the authority to do just that, if only the body could be motivated to act.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Taking care of her niece endows the narrator with purpose; love overpowers her.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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By removing the fragile transfer stage, the method improves yield and enables more ambitious designs in soft robotics.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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According to Jeffrey Gottfurcht, co-founder and CEO of Cyber Dive, a software company that enables parents to monitor their child's phone habits and history, parents shouldn't be concerned about invading their child's privacy.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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In theory, this transition inaugurates a chapter of enfranchisement, but in the next scene the Senegalese businessmen are in suits, and the white men return with briefcases full of money as bribes.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
IndieWire,
19 Aug. 2025
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According to the report, Google is also experimenting with dynamic text that wraps around objects in the cover photo.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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There are plans to include the women’s team’s history in the club timeline that currently wraps around the stadium, while experimental activations are already in place, including pre-match face painters, a mobile gaming van, balloon artists, a disc jockey and cheaper refreshments.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chef Nicolas Davouze, a finalist in the prestigious Bocuse d’Or, infuses every dish with mastery and heartfelt care.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Fresh rosemary infuses the dish with a delicate, aromatic note.—
Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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The accident leaves him horrifically disfigured, but also gifts him with enhanced strength.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The announcement effectively gifts the largest and most dangerous polluters in the country the right to unregulated emissions.—
Ryan Gellert,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Whatever your heart desires, a new television project that celebrates and empowers men and women in mid-life and beyond, is holding an open casting call.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
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Getting creative with my style nurtures the confidence that empowers me to show up in the world authentically.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Invests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invests. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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