vested

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈvɛstɪd/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈvɛstɪd/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(vestid)

Collocations for "vested"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "vested" in context.

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vest

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
v
  1. vest authority in [his son, her partner, an official]
  2. [authority] that [was, has been] vested in me (by)
  3. vest her with (the) [authority, power] to
  4. vest him with [jurisdiction, property rights, power of attorney]
  5. [the company, he, the committee] was vested with [authority]
  6. vested an interest in [them, the group, the outcome]
  7. vest (accordingly) in the person (therein) named
n as adj
  1. in his vest pocket
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