v.
Pronunciation: in- ' vest
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Latin investire to clothe, surround, from in- + vestis garment ― more at WEAR
Date: circa 1534
1 [Medieval Latin investire, from Latin, to clothe] a : to array in the symbols of office or honor b : to furnish with power or authority c : to grant someone control or authority over : VEST
2 : to cover completely : ENVELOP
3 : CLOTHE , ADORN
4 [Middle French investir, from Old Italian investire, from Latin, to surround] : to surround with troops or ships so as to prevent escape or entry
5 : to endow with a quality : INFUSE