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Vest

noun
/vɛst/
Word Frequency: 1.9

Definitions

1.nounA loose robe or outer garment worn historically by men in Arab or Middle Eastern countries.
2.nounA sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat.
3.nounA sleeveless garment, often with a low-cut neck, usually worn under a shirt or blouse.
4.nounA sleeveless top, typically with identifying colours or logos, worn by an athlete or member of a sports team.
5.nounAny sleeveless outer garment, often for a purpose such as identification, safety, or storage.
6.nounA vestment.
7.nounClothing generally; array; garb.
8.verbTo clothe with, or as with, a vestment, or garment; to dress; to robe; to cover, surround, or encompass closely.
9.verbTo clothe with authority, power, etc.; to put in possession; to invest; to furnish; to endow; followed by with and the thing conferred.
"to vest a court with power to try cases of life and death"
10.verbTo place or give into the possession or discretion of some person or authority; to commit to another; with in before the possessor.
"The power of life and death is vested in the king, or in the courts."
11.verbTo invest; to put.
"to vest money in goods, land, or houses"
12.verbTo clothe with possession; also, to give a person an immediate fixed right of present or future enjoyment of.
"an estate is vested in possession"
13.verb(of an inheritance or a trust fund) To devolve upon the person currently entitled when a prior interest has ended.
"Upon the death of the Sovereign the Crown automatically vests in the next heir without the need of coronation or other formality."
14.verb(financial) To become vested, to become permanent.
"My pension vests at the end of the month and then I can take it with me when I quit."

Synonyms

waistcoatsinglettank topundershirtrobeenthroneinvestjerseyhoodiecoatjacketsweater

Rhymes With

manifestcrestdetestdistressedjestimpressedacquiescedrest
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