To invest with something; = endow, v. 3a.
单词 | θ146259 |
释义 | the mind > possession > giving > give [verb (transitive)] > endow with qualities or attributes > with honour, privilege, or power (6) dowc1420 To invest with something; = endow, v. 3a. invest1534 transitive. To put or establish (a person) in possession of a domain, position, property, etc.; to grant a right, power, authority, etc., to (a… crown1535 transitive. To confer the highest praise or benefit on; to glorify; to bless or endow with honour… With a thing, esp. an immaterial thing, as object. endue1565 To invest with honours, dignity, etc. Obsolete. endow1601 figurative. To invest with (privileges, etc.). clothe1754 figurative. To endow with power, privilege, or liability; also in Scots Law, with a husband. |
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