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Vests

A loose robe or outer garment worn historically by men in Arab or Middle Eastern countries.

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noun
  1. 1

    A loose robe or outer garment worn historically by men in Arab or Middle Eastern countries.

  2. 2

    A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat.

  3. 3

    A sleeveless garment, often with a low-cut neck, usually worn under a shirt or blouse.

  4. 4

    A sleeveless top, typically with identifying colours or logos, worn by an athlete or member of a sports team.

verb
  1. 1

    To clothe with, or as with, a vestment, or garment; to dress; to robe; to cover, surround, or encompass closely.

  2. 2

    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"

  3. 3

    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."

  4. 4

    To invest; to put.

    "to vest money in goods, land, or houses"

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Vests"

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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.
robenounA long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.
singletnounA 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.
investverbTo 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.
attachesnounAlternative form of attachés.
belongsverb(intransitive) To have its proper place.
bestowsverbTo 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.
coatsnounA surname.
conferredgiven 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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