This is the 11504th most frequent French word.
revêt
"Revêt" means "puts on" or "covers."
Here, 'revêt' is used to mean 'wear' or 'put on', referring to clothing.
Il revêt son manteau avant de sortir.
He puts on his coat before going out.
In this context, 'revêt' signifies 'assume' or 'take on', relating to 'importance'.
Ce projet revêt une importance particulière.
This project assumes special importance.
The usage of 'revêt' here means 'assume' or 'embody', focusing on the act of adopting a role or status.