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
  • It was later broadened with press junkets with French talent promoting their work, and was further expanded two years ago with French TV screenings and a day-long confab dedicated to export.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
  • False claims promoted by President-elect Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform sought to blame the Democratic Party for the wildfires.
    Donie O'Sullivan, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of promote
Verb
  • Russia, before its black eye in Syria, and China have both sought to capitalize by entering business and defense deals with Arab nations.
    Brett Murphy, ProPublica, 15 Jan. 2025
  • On the Flames’ fourth goal, Jones’ skating put him in a terrible position and the Flames capitalized again.
    Scott Powers, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of capitalize
Verb
  • Fetterman was the first Democrat to sponsor the Laken Riley Act, which would compel the federal government to detain noncitizens convicted or charged with burglary, larceny, theft or shoplifting.
    Major Garrett, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Rajah Caruth, who is sponsored by HendrickCars.com, is returning to Spire Motorsports in 2025 after winning his first race in 2024.
    Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of sponsor
Verb
  • Both Bondi and Trump also attracted criticism during the 2016 race over a $25,000 contribution that the Trump Foundation made in 2013 to a political group backing Bondi's reelection campaign.
    Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Read more Woman backed after ending relationship when partner came out as trans Will Elon Musk buy TikTok?
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of back
Verb
  • Less than half of those teams were granted in-person meetings.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
  • In the season 2 finale, however, Principal Lee grants her request to extend her Heritage scholarship for another year, meaning that although XO, Kitty has yet to be renewed for season 3, Kitty's time at KISS isn't over just yet.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of grant
Verb
  • Their 12-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey was awarded 98 points, took home Double Gold, was named the Best Spirit in America, and the World Whiskey of the Year at the 2024 Bartender Spirit Awards.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The estate won the lawsuit in 2018 and was awarded $5 million dollars, per Billboard.
    Emy LaCroix, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of award
Verb
  • Apple's continuous expansion and the convenience of its payment system have contributed to the steady growth in its user base.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The Times’ deputy editor for entertainment and the arts Matt Brennan contributed to this report.
    Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of contribute
Verb
  • The airline offers its original shows in-flight and free reward points to its loyalty members who subscribe.
    Kerry Flynn, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Thank you for subscribing and supporting our journalism.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2025
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 22 Jan. 2025.

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