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
Verb
  • Moderate exercise often promotes normal digestion and may support regular bowel movements, Matthew Hoscheit, MD, a gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic, told Verywell.
    — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As such, using the same sponge on different surfaces promotes the spread of any bacteria hiding in your sponge.
    — Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of promotes
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  • To save everyone from imminent destruction, Brahma cuts a deal that grants Ravana immunity from any attack by humans, gods, or diseases.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Election law experts had broadly derided the DOJ's case as weak, in part because the Constitution grants states control over elections.
    — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 29 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
Definition of awards
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  • Nothing is left to chance and every element contributes to the home’s exquisite design and its appealing composition.
    — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The process weakens collagen and elastin and contributes to fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of contributes
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“Invests (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invests%20%28in%29. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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