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 As the chart shows, a majority of companies surveyed by the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals continue vesting for at least some RSU grants after death, with more than half accelerating vesting for all outstanding grants. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Castillo, 33, is under contract through the 2027 season with a vesting option for 2028. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 My perception is the current coaches are not as vested in them as the previous ones. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 18 June 2026 According to Rahmani, Nick may have a strong argument if the age-30 distribution vested before the killings. — Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 10 June 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
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  • While enabling wider adoption, this creates a provenance gap, as consistency and accountability in these conversions remain inconsistent.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Coupling utility-scale battery banks directly with solar PV farms enables operators to absorb low-cost power at noon and sell it back to the grid at premium evening rates.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of enable
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  • The bold reforms, which Tinubu’s government argues saved the economy and handed the government more money, were cheered by investors but resulted in soaring inflation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • He was handed a wild card to play doubles at Wimbledon this year but lost in the first round.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of hand
Verb
  • The Constitution grants Congress power to assign letters of marque , not the President.
    — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Premier League can request additional information and evidence to assess a club’s progress, while dispensations from individual requirements can be granted in exceptional circumstances.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of grant
Verb
  • Several preservation and cultural heritage organization have sued to block the project, arguing that Congress must first authorize it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Specifically, StandardAero will now be authorized to work on Rolls-Royce T-56 turboprop engines used by the aircraft.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of authorize
Verb
  • Students who took the stand described a heated exchange over Anthony’s refusal on a rainy spring day to leave a tent that belonged to Metcalf’s team.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Keep the promise that matters, then leave room for improvisation.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of leave
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  • In the first two rounds, the state awarded $19 million in federal funding to 31 projects to install 166 DC fast chargers.
    — Razak Diallo, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Prizes are awarded in a grower’s contest for best in show, largest, smallest, ugliest, prettiest, and more.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of award
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  • Naperville District 203 School Board President Charles Cush said there are no conflicts of interest for two board members who are connected to the Alive Center, a nonprofit Naperville organization that empowers teens.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Hope Restored India is a ministry dedicated to restoring hope while providing care, rehabilitation and opportunities and to be a catalyst in the lives of women to help empower them to live healthy, sustainable lives.
    — Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of empower
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  • In true Richards’ fashion, of course, Kyle transfers her distress into throwing yet another one of her overwrought white parties, whose guest list is filled with a caravan of beloved names in the Bravo-verse.
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Daniels later pleaded guilty to assault and was shipped off to prison, but shortly before he was released in early 2018, he was transferred to Queensboro Correctional Facility in Long Island City and signed up for a prison college course.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
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“Vest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vest. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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