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- [ves-tid]
- /ˈvɛs tɪd/
- /ˈvestɪd/
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- [ves-tid]
- /ˈvɛs tɪd/
Definitions of vested word
- adjective vested held completely, permanently, and inalienably: vested rights. 1
- adjective vested protected or established by law, commitment, tradition, ownership, etc.: vested contributions to a fund. 1
- adjective vested clothed or robed, especially in ecclesiastical vestments: a vested priest. 1
- adjective vested having a vest; sold with a vest: a vested suit. 1
- noun vested a close-fitting, waist-length, sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, designed to be worn under a jacket. 1
- noun vested a part or trimming simulating the front of such a garment; vestee. Compare dickey1 (def 1). 1
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Origin of vested
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1665-75; vest + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Vested
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vested popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
vested usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for vested
adj vested
- card-carrying — A card-carrying member of a particular group or political party is an official member of that group or party, rather than someone who supports it.
- condign — (esp of a punishment) fitting; deserved
- constitutional — Constitutional means relating to the constitution of a particular country or organization.
- deputed — to appoint as one's substitute, representative, or agent.
- lawful — allowed or permitted by law; not contrary to law: a lawful enterprise.
verb vested
- appertained — Past participle of appertain.
- capacitated — Simple past tense and past participle of capacitate.
- habilitated — Simple past tense and past participle of habilitate.
adjective vested
- dressed — Simple past tense and past participle of dress.
- established — (of a custom, belief, practice, or institution) Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
- franchised — Simple past tense and past participle of franchise.
- jural — pertaining to law; legal.
- juridical — of or relating to the administration of justice.
Top questions with vested
- what does vested mean?
- what does being vested mean?
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