Main Entry: ¹in·vest

Pronunciation: \in-ˈvest\

Function: transitive verb

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

Date: circa 1534

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