vest

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vest

A man wears a vest under his suit jacket.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A sleeveless undergarment: A collarless, sleeveless garment for the upper body, typically worn under a shirt.
    • A waistcoat: A sleeveless, buttoned garment, often worn as part of a formal three-piece suit over a shirt and under a jacket.

  2. Verb:

    • To confer or bestow (authority, property, or rights): To place something formally in the possession or control of a person or group.
    • To become legally entitled or fixed: For a right, title, or property to become secured or settled upon a person.
    • To clothe or robe: To dress someone, especially in ceremonial or official garments.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • He wore a cotton vest under his shirt.
    • For the wedding, he wore a suit with a matching vest.

  • Verb:

    • The constitution vests the power to declare war in Congress.
    • The estate will vest in the eldest son upon his 25th birthday.
    • The priest was vested in his ceremonial robes before the service.
Advanced Usage

  • "Vested interest": A personal stake or involvement in an undertaking or state of affairs, usually with an expectation of gain.

    • As a major shareholder, she has a vested interest in the company's success.

  • "Fully vested": Having earned the full, non-forfeitable right to a benefit, such as a pension.

    • After five years with the company, employees become fully vested in the retirement plan.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vestment (n): A ceremonial garment, especially one worn by clergy or church officials.
  • Vested (adj): Secured by law, such as a right or benefit; or wearing a vest.
    • He has a vested right to the property.
    • The vested gentleman looked very formal.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Undershirt, waistcoat, singlet.
  • Verb: Confer, bestow, endow, entrust, authorize.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Vest in: For power, property, or a right to belong to or be given to someone.

    • Ultimate authority vests in the board of directors.

  • Vest with: To endow or furnish a person or body with something (like power or authority).

    • The charter vests the committee with the power to make budgetary decisions.
Related Idioms
  • Play it close to the vest: To be secretive or cautious about one's plans or intentions.
    • The negotiator is playing it close to the vest, not revealing our bottom line.
vest

A man wears a vest under his suit jacket.

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

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