Definition of Vest

1. Noun. A man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat.

Exact synonyms: Waistcoat
Specialized synonyms: Bulletproof Vest
Generic synonyms: Garment
Group relationships: Three-piece Suit

2. Verb. Provide with power and authority. "They vested the council with special rights"
Exact synonyms: Enthrone, Invest
Generic synonyms: Instal, Install
Specialized synonyms: Consecrate, Ordain, Order, Ordinate, Coronate, Crown, Enthrone, Throne, Ordain
Derivative terms: Enthronement, Investiture
Antonyms: Divest

3. Noun. A collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body.
Exact synonyms: Singlet, Undershirt
Generic synonyms: Undergarment, Unmentionable

4. Verb. Place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons. "She vested her vast fortune in her two sons"
Generic synonyms: Give

5. Verb. Become legally vested. "The property vests in the trustees"
Generic synonyms: Change Hands, Change Owners

6. Verb. Clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments.
Generic synonyms: Dress, Dress Up
Related verbs: Robe

7. Verb. Clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes.
Exact synonyms: Robe
Generic synonyms: Apparel, Clothe, Dress, Enclothe, Fit Out, Garb, Garment, Habilitate, Raiment, Tog
Derivative terms: Robe, Robe, Vestment, Vesture

Definition of Vest

1. n. An article of clothing covering the person; an outer garment; a vestment; a dress; a vesture; a robe.

2. v. t. To clothe with, or as with, a vestment, or garment; to dress; to robe; to cover, surround, or encompass closely.

3. v. i. To come or descend; to be fixed; to take effect, as a title or right; -- followed by in; as, upon the death of the ancestor, the estate, or the right to the estate, vests in the heir at law.

4. n. An article of clothing covering the person; an outer garment; a vestment; a dress; a vesture; a robe.

5. v. t. To clothe with, or as with, a vestment, or garment; to dress; to robe; to cover, surround, or encompass closely.

6. v. i. To come or descend; to be fixed; to take effect, as a title or right; -- followed by in; as, upon the death of the ancestor, the estate, or the right to the estate, vests in the heir at law.

Definition of Vest

1. to place in the control of [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vest

Vespucci
Vespula
Vespula maculata
Vespula maculifrons
Vespula vulgaris
vessail
vessails
vessel
vessel
vesseled
vessels
vessels of internal ear
vessels of vessels
vessel element
vessignon
vest (current term)
vesta
Vesta
vestal
vestal
vestales
vestally
vestals
vestal virgin
vestas
vested
vested interest
vestee
vestees
vestiaries

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