vest Synonyms
Another word for vest
• noun (Context 1)
A sleeveless garment worn on the upper body, typically buttoning down the front and worn over a shirt and under a jacket.
"He looked sharp at the wedding in a three-piece suit with a matching silk waistcoat."
• noun (Context 2)
A specialized sleeveless garment worn over normal clothing for protection, safety, or visibility.
"The construction crew was required to wear bright yellow reflective vests while working near the highway."
• noun (Context 3)
A sleeveless undergarment worn on the upper body beneath a shirt to provide warmth or absorb sweat.
"Despite the cold morning air, he was only wearing a cotton undershirt under his thin jumper."
• verb (Context 4)
To become fully established as a legal right or entitlement, especially regarding employee stock options or pension plans over a set period.
"Her company stock options will mature completely after she completes four years of continuous employment."
• verb (Context 5)
To confer or bestow power, authority, property, or legal rights upon someone.
"The newly drafted constitution vests executive power entirely in the hands of the president."
• verb (Context 6)
To dress oneself in ecclesiastical vestments or specialized ceremonial garments.
"The choir members gathered in the sacristy to robe before the Sunday service began."
Opposites of vest
The opposite of vest shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: