INVESTS (IN) Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

invests (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of invest (in)

as in promotes

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The billboards feature a photo of Elhosseiny with the viral photo of Holmes in a black turtleneck that promotes Just Blood.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Quince syrup helps soothe sore throats, while jujube syrup promotes calmness.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of promotes

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The artists grants and the Culture Stability Fund are both great opportunities to be able to meet the needs of the field, which is facing those federal funding cuts, as well as facing challenges with real estate and displacement.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
The Air Canada Aeroplan® Credit Card comes with automatic 25K Elite status, and the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card grants you automatic Platinum status.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of grants

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Chanel x Tribeca Through Her Lens winner, which awards one team full financing to produce a short film.

— Karla Cote, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
The project awards five scholarships, each lasting three years — the entire duration of the training program — to five students enrolled in the directing, acting, screenwriting, editing and production design courses.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

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Supporters say changing the clocks disrupts sleep, increases workplace injuries and contributes to more road accidents.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Its rice is considered some of the best in the country, and that fact contributes to its status as the sake capital of the world.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026

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