Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for "vested"
  • past participle of vest.
  • past tense form of vest.
Definitions

vested

[ves-tid] / ˈvɛs tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
clothed
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
absolute
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

He added that he was "arguably the first minister in the history of this state that is not beholden to one vested interest".

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

“All the parties have a vested interest in honesty, and in a good user experience.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

Robinhood said the full 2019 award vested only after company shares more than doubled from its 2021 IPO price.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

Disney already has a vested interest in device-based entertainment.

From Salon Jun. 21, 2026

She has no choice but to keep up the pace because she wants to get vested in the retirement plan at the hospital.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




Vocabulary lists containing vested


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training