Word of the Day – February 7, 2026

vest

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Definitions

Type Definition Sources
Noun A collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body. (used 0 times in citations and controls)
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Noun A man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat. (used 0 times in citations and controls)
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Verb Clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes. (used 0 times in citations and controls)
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Verb Clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments. (used 0 times in citations and controls)
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Verb Become legally vested. (used 0 times in citations and controls)
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Verb Place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons. (used 2 times in citations and controls)
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Verb Provide with power and authority. (used 54 times in citations and controls)
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Other Forms

Type Other Form
Past vests
Past Participle vesting
Plural vests
Third Person vested

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