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confer
[kuhn-fur]
verb (used without object)
to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation.
verb (used with object)
to bestow upon as a gift, favor, honor, etc..
to confer a degree on a graduate.
Obsolete.to compare.
confer
/ əˈɜː /
verb
(tr; foll by on or upon) to grant or bestow (an honour, gift, etc)
(intr) to hold or take part in a conference or consult together
(tr) an obsolete word for compare
Other Word Forms
- conferment noun
- conferrable adjective
- conferrer noun
- nonconferrable adjective
- preconfer verb (used without object)
- reconfer verb
- DzˈڱԳ noun
- Dzˈڱ noun
- Dzˈڱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of confer1
Example Sentences
But as the former footballer was conferred his knighthood on Friday, reports of family drama threaten to overshadow the milestone.
The honour of knighthood comes from the days of medieval chivalry, as does the method used to confer the knighthood - the accolade, or the touch of a sword, by the sovereign.
Nervous parents and educators browsed apps dedicated to tracking ICE activity, refreshed their social media feeds and conferred with one another about the latest rumors.
The government said it had conferred with families of crash victims, and said many either supported or did not oppose the deal.
Does Hinch believe a World Series championship in Detroit would confer legitimacy upon him that the title in Houston might not, at least not to some fans?
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