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Vests
A loose robe or outer garment worn historically by men in Arab or Middle Eastern countries.
📖 Definitions of "Vests"
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A loose robe or outer garment worn historically by men in Arab or Middle Eastern countries.
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A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat.
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A sleeveless garment, often with a low-cut neck, usually worn under a shirt or blouse.
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A sleeveless top, typically with identifying colours or logos, worn by an athlete or member of a sports team.
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To clothe with, or as with, a vestment, or garment; to dress; to robe; to cover, surround, or encompass closely.
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To clothe with authority, power, etc.; to put in possession; to invest; to furnish; to endow; followed by with and the thing conferred.
"to vest a court with power to try cases of life and death"
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To place or give into the possession or discretion of some person or authority; to commit to another; with in before the possessor.
"The power of life and death is vested in the king, or in the courts."
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To invest; to put.
"to vest money in goods, land, or houses"
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Vests"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| waistcoatnoun | (chiefly British) A sleeveless, collarless garment worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket. |
| undershirtnoun | (fashion) An undergarment worn beneath a shirt, often collarless and sleeveless. |
| robenoun | A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature. |
| singletnoun | A single piece of clothing, particularly: |
| enthroneverb | (transitive) To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation and/or other ceremonies of investiture. |
| investverb | To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in. |
| assignsverb | (transitive) To designate or set apart (something) for some purpose. |
| attachesnoun | Alternative form of attachés. |
| belongsverb | (intransitive) To have its proper place. |
| bestowsverb | To impart (something) gratuitously; to present (something) to someone or something, especially as a gift or an honour; to confer, to give, to accord; to render. |
| boxersnoun | (informal) Boxer shorts. |
| bulletproofverb | (of a material) Capable of withstanding a direct shot by a bullet fired from a gun. |
| clothesnoun | (plural only) Items of clothing; apparel. |
| coatsnoun | A surname. |
| conferred | given formally or officially |
| confersverb | (transitive) To grant as a possession; to bestow. |
| correspondsverb | (intransitive, constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc. |
| drawersnoun | (slang) Any clothing covering the legs, such as shorts, trousers, or tights. |
| empowersverb | (transitive) To give someone more confidence and/or strength to do something, often by enabling them to increase their control over their own life or situation. |
| endowsverb | (transitive) To give property to (someone) as a gift; specifically, to provide (a person or institution) with support in the form of a permanent fund of money or other benefits. |
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