Wordiyovest_garment
LatinVariants
vestvestisvestment
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Latin vestis (garment, clothing), from Proto-Indo-European *wes- (to wear, dress). Vest (a garment), vestment (ceremonial clothing), and vesture (clothing/covering) preserve the literal sense. Invest originally meant "to clothe in" — to dress someone in the robes of office, which evolved into putting money into something as a form of "clothing" it with resources.
Associated Words
invest
To put money or effort into something for future benefit
NGSL 2kIELTSB1
investiture
A formal ceremony conferring an official rank or title
GREC2
investment
money committed for future profit; the act of investing
NGSL 1kIELTSB2
vest
A sleeveless garment; to grant authority or rights to someone
B1
vestment
A ceremonial garment worn by clergy during religious services
GREC1
vesture
Clothing or a covering; to clothe someone
GREC1