transitive verb

1. to clothe; array; adorn
2. 1. to cover, surround, or envelop like, or as if with, a garment fog invests the city
   2. to endow with qualities, attributes, etc.
3. to install in office with ceremony
4. to furnish with power, privilege, or authority
5. Rare to vest or settle (a power or right) in a person, legislative body, etc.
6. to put (money) into business, real estate, stocks, bonds, etc. for the purpose of obtaining an income or profit
7. to spend (time, effort, etc.) with the expectation of some satisfaction
8. Mil. to hem in or besiege (a town, port, enemy, etc.)

Etymology: L investire < in-, in + vestire, to clothe < vestis, clothing: see vest

intransitive verb