Definition

To give someone power or ownership again, or to place authority back in someone's hands.

Example

After the committee reviewed the case, they decided to revest the authority to the original leader.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you heard they're planning to revest him with his old title?

Really? I thought that was a done deal already.

Yeah, it seems like they want to give him another chance.

That's interesting; I wonder how he'll handle the pressure this time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Revest → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "vestire" (meaning to clothe). The word means to clothe again or to put on clothing once more.

Memory Tip

Think of putting on clothing 'again' ('re-') — that's why 'revest' means to clothe again.

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