vests

verb

Definition of vestsnext
present tense third-person singular of vest
1
as in enables
to give official or legal power to "By the power vested in me by the state," intoned the minister, "I now pronounce that you are married"

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2
as in hands
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another vested the power to access their retirement accounts with their attorney

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3
as in grants
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly the U.S. Constitution vests the power to declare war with Congress

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vests
  1. enables
  2. grants
  3. empowers
  4. leaves
  5. authorizes
  6. qualifies
  7. gives
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  • This capability enables organizations to sustain a cohesive online presence and foster deeper connections with their audiences.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The company enables hyper-personalization efforts in its mobile app to offer promotions to its customers based on their location, which can change depending on the time of day, commutes and Starbucks locations.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of enables
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  • Within this proprietary creation, the company grants small businesses unparalleled flexibility and transparency.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The service currently grants waivers for airmen and guardians who grow beard for religious reasons, including Sikh, Jewish, Muslim and Norse Heathen people.
    Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of grants
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  • In this way, AI empowers brands to stay ahead in a highly competitive landscape by enabling real-time trend adoptions, precise ad targeting and content personalization at scale.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The ability to simultaneously evaluate distributor data, pricing performance and demand signals empowers companies to dynamically adjust pricing across market segments to maximize profitability.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of empowers
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  • The medium-length and smooth finish leaves a lingering impression of vanilla, caramel, and oak.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Often, the high-pressure environment of constant approvals leaves little room for reflection on the broader portfolio’s feasibility or alignment.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaves
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  • In all, despite what happened in Wuhan and China's threats to our national security, NIH still authorizes 27 animal labs in China to receive taxpayers' money, including labs run by or linked to the Chinese Communist Party and Peoples Liberation Army.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
  • State law authorizes statewide grand juries to issue indictments only on crimes that span multiple counties.
    Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of authorizes
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  • Though the brand calls it a balm, its lightweight, lotion-y formula qualifies more as a cuticle cream, and its skin-buffing massage tip takes its flake-reducing formula to the next level.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Who qualifies for financial aid in Arizona?
    Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of qualifies
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  • Richards rarely gives interviews.
    Lex Harvey, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In short, the super-powered face serum gives skin an energy boost with its breakthrough technology that helps skin act younger.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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