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
Verb
  • Illinois Venturing to Chicago for holiday cheer is ideal as the city’s design promotes walkability and convenience.
    Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Company leaders would benefit from understanding that developing EQ skills, such as empathy, self-awareness, decision-making and providing feedback, not only promotes the well-being of the employees, but also directly impacts productivity and the bottom line.
    Forbes, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of promotes
Verb
  • Impoundment effectively grants a line-item veto to the president, a power deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 1998.
    Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • If Bell grants the stay, the injunction would be sidelined until the Fourth Circuit hears NASCAR’s appeal.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of grants
Verb
  • The researchers highlight that this development contributes to global efforts to combat climate change and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, high wellbeing contributes to greater resilience, enabling employees to cope with stress and adapt to changing circumstances, directly impacting their ability to maintain performance under pressure.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2024.

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