vest

The word “vest” has 1 syllable: vest

It's pronounced as /vɛst/

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In the thesaurus, “vest” has 108 synonyms and 63 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for vest along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for vest

Antonyms for vest

Meanings of vest

noun
1. A loose robe or outer garment worn historically by men in Arab or Middle Eastern countries.
2. A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat.
3. A sleeveless garment, often with a low-cut neck, usually worn under a shirt or blouse.
4. A sleeveless top, typically with identifying colours or logos, worn by an athlete or member of a sports team.
5. Any sleeveless outer garment, often for a purpose such as identification, safety, or storage.
6. A vestment.
7. Clothing generally; array; garb.
verb
1. To clothe with, or as with, a vestment, or garment; to dress; to robe; to cover, surround, or encompass closely.
2. To clothe with authority, power, etc.; to put in possession; to invest; to furnish; to endow; followed by with and the thing conferred.
3. To place or give into the possession or discretion of some person or authority; to commit to another; with in before the possessor.
4. To invest; to put.
5. To clothe with possession; also, to give a person an immediate fixed right of present or future enjoyment of.
6. (of an inheritance or a trust fund) To devolve upon the person currently entitled when a prior interest has ended.
7. (financial) To become vested, to become permanent.

Example Sentences

He wore a bulletproof vest for protection.
She bought a stylish vest for the winter.
The safety vest is required on the construction site.
He took off his vest and hung it on the chair.
The company decided to vest its employees with stock options.

On this page you'll find 171 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vest, such as: abort, abrogate, accept, accord, accredit, advance, affirm.

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