invest

Verb

• place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
  • there was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy
    

• provide with power and authority
  • They vested the council with special rights
    

• furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors

• give qualities or abilities to

• make an investment
  • Put money into bonds
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  induct , seat , vest , enthrone , clothe , adorn , endow , indue , gift , empower , endue , put , commit , place
• Antonyms: 
  divest , disinvest