Synonyms for vest
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : vest |
| Phonetic Transcription : vɛst |
Top 10 synonyms for vest Other synonyms for the word vest
Définition of vest
Origin :- early 15c., "to put in possession of a person," from Middle French vestir, from Medieval Latin vestire "to put into possession, to invest," from Latin vestire "to clothe," related to vestis "garment, clothing," from PIE *wes- "to clothe" (see wear). Related: Vested; vesting.
- verb authorize, entrust
- He pulled his watch from the pocket of his vest, hanging on the bedpost.
- Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
- And, firm and dauntless, Morton laid his hand on the giant's vest.
- Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- She heard him take off his coat and vest and hang them on the back of a chair.
- Extract from : « Bride of the Mistletoe » by James Lane Allen
- She again touches it; it is drawn from her vest; it falls to the ground.
- Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
- He dipped into his vest pocket and produced his silver stop watch.
- Extract from : « Old Man Curry » by Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan
- May be beatin' Heaven's music 'neath that faded coat and vest.
- Extract from : « The Universal Reciter » by Various
- He used to shout it and kick his father vigorously in the vest.
- Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- But I cal'late the upper end ain't been introduced to your vest yet.
- Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- I found it afterwards in my vest, so all your jawin' was just for nothin'.
- Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- Then he put the spoon back in his vest and he walked towards the door.
- Extract from : « FreeChildrenStories.com Collection » by Daniel Errico
Antonyms for vest
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