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The correct spelling is vest.
How to pronounce vest
/vɛst/
nounIPA: /vɛst/
Say it like: Ves-t
The correct spelling is vest. A loose robe or outer garment worn historically by men in Arab or Middle Eastern countries. For example: "to vest a court with power to try cases of life and death"
Usage Examples
“to vest a court with power to try cases of life and death”
“The power of life and death is vested in the king, or in the courts.”
“to vest money in goods, land, or houses”
Meanings
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.
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.
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