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.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishOfficially and securely granted — most often used for rights, benefits, or financial interests.

Common pairings

a vested interest fully vested vested rights

Word forms

more vested comparative, most vested superlative

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Synonyms

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raimented

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Rhymes for vested

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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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