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VEST

(noun, verb)
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There are 7 meanings of the word Vest.

How to pronounce vest:

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Vest - as a noun

A man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
waistcoat14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
garment10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
singlet8undershirt14

Vest - as a verb

Provide with power and authority

Example: "They vested the council with special rights"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enthrone11invest9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
instal6install7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons

Example: "She vested her vast fortune in her two sons"

Become legally vested

Example: "The property vests in the trustees"

Clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments

Clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
robe6

Example Sentences

"He wore a bulletproof vest for protection."
"The hunter put on a camouflage vest before heading into the woods."
"My grandmother knitted a cozy wool vest for me."
"The police officer's reflective vest made him visible at night."
"She zipped up her leather vest and walked out the door."
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Word Game Points

Is VEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, vest is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

VEST has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is VEST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, vest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VEST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is VEST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, vest is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VEST has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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