vest

Noun
  1. A man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat (synset 104539168)
    is a type of: garment - an article of clothing
    subtypes: bulletproof vest - a vest capable of resisting the impact of a bullet
    is a part of: three-piece suit - a business suit consisting of a jacket and vest and trousers
    same as: waistcoat
  2. A collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body (synset 104230374)
    is a type of: undergarment, unmentionable - a garment worn under other garments
    same as: singlet, undershirt
Verb
  1. Provide with power and authority (synset 202391530)
    "They vested the council with special rights"
    is a type of: instal, install - put into an office or a position
    subtypes:
    same as: enthrone, invest
  2. Place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons (synset 202367915)
    "She vested her vast fortune in her two sons"
    is a type of: give - transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
    verb group: vest - become legally vested
  3. Become legally vested (synset 202226961)
    "The property vests in the trustees"
    is a type of: change hands, change owners - be transferred to another owner
    verb group: vest - place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons
  4. Clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments (synset 200051970)
    is a type of: dress, dress up - dress in a certain manner
    verb group: robe, vest - clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes
  5. Clothe formally;
    Especially in ecclesiastical robes (synset 200051760)
    is a type of: apparel, clothe, dress, enclothe, fit out, garb, garment, habilitate, raiment, tog - provide with clothes or put clothes on
    same as: robe
    verb group: vest - clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments

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