v 1: make an investment; "Put money into bonds" [syn: put, commit, place] [ant: divest]
2: give qualities or abilities to [syn: endow, indue, gift, empower, endue]
3: furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors [syn: clothe, adorn]
4: provide with power and authority [syn: vest, enthrone]
[ant: divest]
5: place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position;
"We were inducted into the honor society" [syn: induct, seat]