adj
Uncommon
vested
VEHS-tihd
Vested (adj) means Legally fixed or guaranteed, with no further conditions to be met. Example: “After five years, her pension benefits become fully vested.”
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Legally fixed or guaranteed, with no further conditions to be met.
"After five years, her pension benefits become fully vested."
"He has a vested interest in the company's success, since he owns a large stake."
How to use vested
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOfficially and securely granted — most often used for rights, benefits, or financial interests.
Common pairings
a vested interest
fully vested
vested rights
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more vested
- Superlative
- most vested
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raimented
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Rhymes for vested
rested
invested
arrested
detested
untested
requested
congested
contested
interested
uninterested
disinterested
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Frequently asked questions
What does “vested” mean?
The word “vested” means legally fixed or guaranteed, with no further conditions to be met. In plain terms, officially and securely granted — most often used for rights, benefits, or financial interests.
How do you pronounce “vested”?
“Vested” is pronounced VEHS-tihd (/ˈvɛstɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “vested” in a sentence?
Here is “vested” used in a sentence: “After five years, her pension benefits become fully vested.”
What is another word for “vested”?
Words with a similar meaning to “vested” include raimented.
What part of speech is “vested”?
“Vested” is an adjective.
Is “vested” a common word?
“Vested” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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