invests (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of invest (in)
as in promotes

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  1. promotes
  2. grants
  3. awards
  4. contributes
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  • The approach also promotes evaluating the quality of decision-making reasoning, not just outcomes, fostering learning over hindsight.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The suit includes a slew of salacious emails allegedly sent by the organization, which promotes conservative causes across the state.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of promotes
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  • Administered by Proimágenes Colombia, Colombia’s CINA incentive (Audiovisual Investment Certificate) grants a transferable tax credit equal to 35% of eligible spending on audiovisual services in Colombia.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 10 July 2026
  • Known as Citizenship by Investment, the program grants visa-free access to up to 150 countries, including Europe’s Schengen area and, in some cases, the United Kingdom.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of grants
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  • Another provision would create a grant program, the Innovation Fund, that awards $200 million a year for five years to localities with a track record of increasing housing supply.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 22 June 2026
  • What else is going on Rebecca Grossman and an ex-Dodger were found liable for the crash that killed two boys; a jury awards $176 million.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Definition of awards
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  • Plus, there is a lot of microbial activity that contributes to the soil structure.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • The fermentation process contributes to sourdough's iconic taste and texture.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
Definition of contributes
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