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 most important step countries can collectively take is to promote innovation.
    — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But it is increasingly shaped by what’s happening on the other side of the country, in Washington, where the federal government is working to slow the transition to EVs and promote a fossil fuel future for America.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of promote
Verb
  • The Panthers lost their momentum in the second half but Aledo couldn’t capitalize with three drives ending facing fourth down.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Citadel capitalized, acquiring $16 billion in assets at discounts.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of capitalize
Verb
  • The decision was made that Good Good would no longer sponsor a PGA Tour event in November.
    — Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • On Thursday, the digital media company lost its three-year partnership with Callaway Golf, while the PGA Tour said Good Good would no longer sponsor one of the association's tournaments in November.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sponsor
Verb
  • The debate over the balance of the midfield will rumble on with no specialist No 6 brought in and teenager Trey Nyoni backed to step up following the sale of Curtis Jones to Inter.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • To defend its position, Uber plans to put more than $10 billion into robotaxis in the coming years, backing the companies developing autonomous-driving systems and positioning itself as a go-to marketplace for driverless rides.
    — Akash Sriram, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of back
Verb
  • But at a hearing in May, Judge Steele granted the state’s request for access to Woods’ prescription drug records.
    — Bob Harkins, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The news comes as the reality star was due to return to court on Tuesday, after he was granted conditional bail following a report of an alleged assault.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of grant
Verb
  • One family was awarded $779 million in a wrongful death settlement; more than $600 million was awarded in another personal injury settlement for residents of Flint, Michigan.
    — Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Some of the financing for the project comes from the city’s Housing Trust Fund, which was awarded $1 million in July.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of award
Verb
  • The overall taste experience, personal preferences and the moments associated with a brand all contribute to why someone may prefer one cola over another.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Restaurants and bars led with 59,000 new jobs, while government education rose by 42,000 and manufacturing contributed 16,000.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of contribute
Verb
  • For those not yet subscribed, either DirecTV’s free trial or Fubo’s free trial will cover O’Donnell’s full week of hosting at no cost.
    — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
  • For those who subscribed prior to August 18, the new pricing will be effective the next billing date on or after September 17.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 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 6 Sep. 2026.

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