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I. transitive verb see: wear Date: circa 1534 1. \Medieval Latin ~ire, from Latin, to clothe] to array in the symbols of office or honor, to furnish with power or authority, to grant someone control or authority over ; vest , to cover completely ; envelop , clothe , adorn , to surround with troops or ships so as to prevent escape or entry, to endow with a quality ; infuse , II. verb Etymology: Italian ~ire to clothe, ~ money, from Latin, to clothe Date: 1613 transitive verb to commit (money) in order to earn a financial return, to make use of for future benefits or advantages , to involve or engage especially emotionally , intransitive verb to make an ~ment, ~able adjective ~or noun