VESTED
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of VESTED
To clothe with, or as with, a vestment, or garment; to dress; to robe; to cover, surround, or encompass closely.
To clothe with authority, power, etc.; to put in possession; to invest; to furnish; to endow; followed by with and the thing conferred.
"to vest a court with power to try cases of life and death"
To place or give into the possession or discretion of some person or authority; to commit to another; with in before the possessor.
"The power of life and death is vested in the king, or in the courts."
Settled, fixed or absolute, with no contingencies.
Dressed or clothed, especially in vestments.
"The Pope, vested in mitre and cope, is greeted by a newly created Cardinal."
Examples of VESTED in a Sentence
- "to vest a court with power to try cases of life and death"
- "The power of life and death is vested in the king, or in the courts."
- "The Pope, vested in mitre and cope, is greeted by a newly created Cardinal."
Word Details
Is VESTED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, VESTED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: VESTED uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for VESTED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | v | e | s | t | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in VESTED
39 words from the letters in VESTED
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How to Use VESTED in Word Games
VESTED is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, VESTED is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble VESTED to find 39 additional valid words.