Vest — synonyms, definition

1. vest (Verb) Austral, Brit, N. Amer

20 synonyms

appertain authorise authorize belong commission concern deputise deputize empower endow enthrone entitle grant invest license pertain qualify relate robe sanction

5 definitions

vest (Verb) — Provide with power and authority. ex. "They vested the council with special rights"

vest (Verb) — Place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons. ex. "She vested her vast fortune in her two sons"

vest (Verb) — Become legally vested. ex. "The property vests in the trustees"

vest (Verb) — Clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments.

vest (Verb) — Clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes.

16 types of

apparel change hands change owners clothe dress dress up enclothe fit out garb garment give habilitate instal install raiment tog

8 types

consecrate coronate crown enthrone ordain order ordinate throne

2. vest (Noun) Austral, Brit, N. Amer

4 synonyms

singlet undershirt undervest waistcoat

2 definitions

vest (Noun) — A man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat.

vest (Noun) — A collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body.

3 types of

garment undergarment unmentionable

1 type

bulletproof vest

1 part of

three-piece suit