invest

¹in·vest

verb \in-ˈvest\

Definition of INVEST

transitive verb

1

[Medieval Latin investire, from Latin, to clothe] a : to array in the symbols of office or honor b : to furnish with power or authority c : to grant someone control or authority over : vest

2

: to cover completely : envelop

3

: clothe, adorn

4

[Middle French investir, from Old Italian investire, from Latin, to surround] : to surround with troops or ships so as to prevent escape or entry

5

: to endow with a quality : infuse

Origin of INVEST

Latin investire to clothe, surround, from in- + vestis garment — more at wear

First Known Use: circa 1534

Rhymes with INVEST

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