vest

verb

Definition of vestnext
1
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to "By the power vested in me by the state," intoned the minister, "I now pronounce that you are married"

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2
as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another vested the power to access their retirement accounts with their attorney

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3
as in to grant
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly the U.S. Constitution vests the power to declare war with Congress

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Recent Examples of vest Employers must disclose vesting schedules so workers understand when employer contributions are no longer forfeited if their employment ends. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026 Department officials claim that the agency has broad authority to move the services, noting that policies and oversight made by these offices will be vested and remain at the education department, saying students wouldn't lose any rights. — Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 25 June 2026 That would be especially helpful given that Newsom, as a parting gesture, wants to all but eliminate the elective office of state superintendent of public instruction and vest nearly all education oversight in the governor’s office. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 That would be especially helpful given that Newsom, as a parting gesture, wants to all but eliminate the elective office of state superintendent of public instruction and vest nearly all education oversight in the governor’s office. — Dan Walters, Oc Register, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for vest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vest
  1. enable
  2. hand
  3. grant
  4. authorize
  5. leave
  6. award
  7. empower
  8. transfer
Verb
  • Balogun, who saw his red-card suspension set aside enabling him to play in Monday night’s win-or-done match.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • The Federal Trade Commission and seven states sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster in September 2025, accusing the companies of enabling scalpers in the resale market.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
Definition of enable
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  • For purpose, whether anyone can trace their daily work to the larger picture without being handed a slogan.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • In the midst of handing the job over to his son, even as Diego is making a speech about water supplies, hygiene and education, Don Alejandro snatches it back to cheers, clutches his heart and dies.
    — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of hand
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  • But the high court has interpreted the Constitution’s 14th Amendment — ratified in 1868 and upheld in a ruling in 1898 — as granting citizenship to all babies born in the country, regardless of parentage.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • They both were granted bail, allowing Brown to go on with his stadium tour this year.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 July 2026
Definition of grant
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  • She is expected in court throughout the week with her husband's parents, Robert and Kathryn Kirk, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • The Lakers are trading center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round draft picks, in 2031 and 2032, people not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Times on Friday.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of authorize
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  • The video assistant referee called for a review of the play while the two were down getting tended to by trainers, leaving the Americans to nurse their lead down a man for the rest of the game.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Two of the attackers then smashed the windshield of the news van with a parking cone and damaged the camera before leaving the scene.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of leave
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  • The House of the Dragon Scorecard is an accounting of the events of this week’s episode, in which points are awarded to characters on a scale of 0 to 10.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • Of the 33 schools awarded grants, 19 schools opted for main entrance improvements while 14 chose to modernize their check-in and visitor badging systems.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of award
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  • This innovative adoption of AI empowers startups to bridge significant resource gaps, proving indispensable for growth and market competition.
    — Christine Haughney Dare-Bryan, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The law also empowers local authorities to reduce maximum speed limits from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour without conducting a traffic study.
    — Matthew Kelly July 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of empower
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  • If someone is affected by heat, immediately transfer them to a cool and shaded area.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
  • When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
Definition of transfer

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“Vest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vest. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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