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as in to suffuse
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle
invested the film with his own enthusiasm for the wonders of flight
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2
as in to gift
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
a woman invested with the strong desire to make the world a better place
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3
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
invested him with power of attorney
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4
as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
a fashion designer who has invested a number of the winners of the best actress award
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5
as in to induct
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
the beloved actor was finally invested as a knight by the queen
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as in to besiege
to surround (as a fortified place) with armed forces for the purpose of capturing or preventing commerce and communication
the city was mercilessly invested for an entire year, but never fell
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
nightfall invested the land
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Recent Examples of invest
Boulos, who was speaking at the US-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola, championed the prospect of lasting peace creating an environment where US businesses would be more willing to invest.
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Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 June 2025
The company plans to invest savings into new product and technology development.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 25 June 2025
The show invests heavily in monogamy, albeit via non-monogamous means.
—Rich Juzwiak, Time, 25 June 2025
The company invests over $1 million per location, said Geena Martin, director of business development for Gameway.
—Sydney Sasser, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
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Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 June 2025
The company plans to invest savings into new product and technology development.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 25 June 2025
The show invests heavily in monogamy, albeit via non-monogamous means.
—Rich Juzwiak, Time, 25 June 2025
The company invests over $1 million per location, said Geena Martin, director of business development for Gameway.
—Sydney Sasser, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invest
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That kind of fine-dining lineage suffused itself into the subtext of the 2025 awards.—
Caroline Hatchett,
Robb Report,
19 June 2025
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Above all, it was suffused with a belief that Italian cuisine was one of civilization’s great achievements.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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From Beyoncé being gifted her own Louis Vuitton bag to Lakieth and Kasmere Trice Stanfield sneaking in some PDA, our favorite Black celebrity couples made a splash in Paris.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Additionally, gamers can gift Raze mix tapes that start arena battles.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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This includes mini-rovers, crewed lunar rovers, and all kinds of instrumentation that will enable lunar exploration, development, and in-situ resource development.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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Fresh droppings often contain viral RNA, enabling researchers to recover full genomes and assess the pathogenic potential of circulating strains.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The two sections of the building are constructed of a spruce framework clad in smooth oak panels, while the central gate is made from traditional 6-inch pine logs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 June 2025
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Set in the year 3333 on a desolate alien world, players take on the role of the Swordsman, a somewhat blank slate character with minimalist features clad in a tattered cloak.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
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He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Regularly appearing on lists of the funniest and most romantic films ever made, the tale of Westley and the Princess Buttercup was even inducted into the National Film Registry in 2016.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
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By 1972, Argentina was besieged by unprecedented political violence.—
Daniel Alarcón,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Gas stations are besieged, and shops are emptying of essentials.—
Scott Peterson,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 June 2025
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The styler uses the brand’s airflow technology to attract and wrap the hair around the barrel to curl, wave, smooth, and dry without extreme heat—much like its coveted blow-dryer.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The bathroom leans into luxury with a spa-like vibe, complete with a steam shower and a jacuzzi tub wrapped in marble and copper finishes—a perfect place to unwind after a long day, whether rehearsing a pas de deux or trying on clothes at Bergdorf’s.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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Geometric lines and flattened fields of colour are infused with influences of Modigliani and Russian avant‑garde art, combined with decorative patterns inspired by Godsk’s upbringing in the fairground community.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Its boar bristles and nylon pins are infused with keratin for an extra reparative boost with every stroke, gently smoothing without irritation.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 June 2025
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“Invest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invest. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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