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Vest Definition & Meaning

vest
noun
  1. a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
  2. a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body
verb
  1. provide with power and authority; "They vested the council with special rights"
  2. place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons; "She vested her vast fortune in her two sons"
  3. become legally vested; "The property vests in the trustees"
  4. clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments
  5. clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes

"Vest" in song lyrics

See how vest is used in real songs:

  • "I got more materials than tephlon vest"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo — Trouble to MC's
  • "You ain't no soldier, gotta wear your vest"
    404 Soliderz — Walk Like a Soldier *
  • "Get in the Cutlass, drop the gat and the vest"
    415 — 415

Usage tips for "vest"

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Frequently asked questions

What does vest mean?
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body provide with power and authority; "They vested the council with special rights" place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons; "She vested her vast fortune in her two sons" become legally vested; "The property vests in the trustees" clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes
What part of speech is vest?
Vest is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does vest have?
Vest has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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