vest

/vˈɛst/

Explore definitions, synonyms, and language insights of vest

Definitions

Noun
a man''s sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
Noun
a collarless men''s undergarment for the upper part of the body
Verb
provide with power and authority; "They vested the council with special rights"
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"
Verb
become legally vested; "The property vests in the trustees"
Verb
clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments
Verb
clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes