Lexic.us

Definition of Vest

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

2. Verb. Provide with power and authority. "They vested the council with special rights"

3. Noun. A collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body.

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"

5. Verb. Become legally vested. "The property vests in the trustees"

6. Verb. Clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments.

7. Verb. Clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes.

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. Noun. (rare) A loose robe or outer garment worn historically by men in Arabic or Middle Eastern countries. ¹

2. Noun. (context: now North America) A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat. ¹

3. Noun. (British) A sleeveless garment, often with a low-cut neck, usually worn under a shirt or blouse. ¹

4. Noun. A sleeveless top, typically with identifying colours or logos, worn by an athlete or member of a sports team. ¹

5. Noun. Any sleeveless outer garment, often for a purpose such as identification, safety, or storage. ¹

6. Verb. (commonly used of financial arrangements) To become vested, to become permanent. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Vest

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vest

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