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as in suffuses
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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as in endows
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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as in enables
to give official or legal power to
invested him with power of attorney
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as in clothes
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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as in inaugurates
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 besieges
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 wraps
to surround or cover closely
nightfall invested the land
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Recent Examples of invests
Career growth that goes beyond the job description LJA invests heavily in its people’s career growth, employing full-time trainers who teach management and communication skills.
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Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Early Literacy Act invests millions, makes kindergarten mandatory One of the most significant measures signed into law is the Georgia Early Literacy Act.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The state treasurer manages the state’s Pooled Money Investment Account, which invests monies on behalf of state government and local jurisdictions and allocates state bond financing for projects related to education, infrastructure, the environment or affordable housing.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Amazon invests up to $25 billion into Anthropic.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Fasanara, which mostly invests on behalf of pension funds, insurance companies, banks and other large institutional players, isn’t trying to write checks to blue-chip sports assets.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2026
BlackRock invests on behalf of institutional clients such as pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, governments, and foundations.
—Bydebbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Given that Hathaway plays Mary not as an entitled diva but a tremulous mess, at risk of being consumed by her public image, the drama invests heavily in the possession and exorcism aspects.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
But Zanoni said water rates may eventually double as the city invests roughly $1 billion on infrastructure — costs that some argue will disproportionately benefit industry and make life for residents more expensive.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Early Literacy Act invests millions, makes kindergarten mandatory One of the most significant measures signed into law is the Georgia Early Literacy Act.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The state treasurer manages the state’s Pooled Money Investment Account, which invests monies on behalf of state government and local jurisdictions and allocates state bond financing for projects related to education, infrastructure, the environment or affordable housing.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Amazon invests up to $25 billion into Anthropic.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Fasanara, which mostly invests on behalf of pension funds, insurance companies, banks and other large institutional players, isn’t trying to write checks to blue-chip sports assets.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2026
BlackRock invests on behalf of institutional clients such as pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, governments, and foundations.
—Bydebbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Given that Hathaway plays Mary not as an entitled diva but a tremulous mess, at risk of being consumed by her public image, the drama invests heavily in the possession and exorcism aspects.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
But Zanoni said water rates may eventually double as the city invests roughly $1 billion on infrastructure — costs that some argue will disproportionately benefit industry and make life for residents more expensive.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invests
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The soft natural light suffuses the red clay brick room, centered around long communal tables, introducing an intimate ease that invites you to linger.—
Anais Martinez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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Well, that and quantum teleportation, which is the reason that quantum entanglement suffuses this entire field to this day.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jinn endows Jung with hidden dimensions of pain and regret.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Constitution endows Congress with the authority to do just that, if only the body could be motivated to act.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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What Programmable Cities Actually Require Singapore demonstrates that adaptive urban systems work when governance enables them.—
Chase Garbarino,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Electric propulsion also enables Blitz to have a low acoustic as well as infra-red signature, delaying detection.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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Welcome to the wild world of casting non-professional actors, a practice that is in the spotlight this year as the Academy inaugurates the casting Oscar.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi, on Monday.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where Jena Sims wraps herself in a bow as Brooks Koepka attempts to stay in contention at the PGA Championship.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Engineers at Penn State have created a soft electronic implant that wraps around a major artery and lowers blood pressure using gentle electrical stimulation, offering a possible alternative for patients who fail to respond to medication.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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This new Chinese luxury hotel brand infuses a sense of local culture that many of the international names in the city lack.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Ballroom culture infuses all aspects of the show, including a parade of costumes, ranging from contemporary neon getups to sumptuous evening gowns and glittering headdresses.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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Comfort spreads as the fertile Moon blesses your home zone and sextiles therapeutic Chiron in your 6th House of Sustainability.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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Even though Saturn will test this relationship or agreement over the coming years, Venus’ trine to Jupiter on February 22 blesses the professional endeavors that are beginning around this time.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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The proposal also empowers parents or children to sue if platforms break the rules.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The equal time law encourages more speech and empowers voters to decide the outcome of elections.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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“Invests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invests. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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