invests (in)

verb

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

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  1. promotes
  2. grants
  3. contributes
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  • Enjoying undisturbed sleep also promotes muscle and tissue growth and recovery, so has been helpful for reducing some of my skin issues and helping with post-workout recovery.
    Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Melatonin increases drowsiness and promotes sleep.
    Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of promotes
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  • The tiny island nation’s cash-for-citizenship offer, which grants nationality to the wealthy, among them Russian oligarchs, celebrities and millionaire sports stars, was wrongly attacked by the EU’s executive arm, according to Anthony Collins, an advocate general at the EU’s Court of Justice.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Dealing damage with an SMG grants SMG damage for a short time, 20 stacks up to 100% bonus, 1 second duration but refreshes on hit.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of grants
Verb
  • Each member understands not only their own role but how their work contributes to the larger mission.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Meanwhile, heat waves lead to a negative productivity shock that contributes to lower output.
    Justin Worland, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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 21 Nov. 2024.

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