Confer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈfʌɹ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Confer is a verb meaning (transitive) To grant as a possession; to bestow.
Meaning
(transitive) To grant as a possession; to bestow.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To talk together, to consult, discuss; to collogue.
- (obsolete) To compare.
- (obsolete, transitive) To bring together; to collect, gather.
- (obsolete) To contribute; to conduce.
Example Sentences
They were in a huddle, conferring about something.
The college has conferred an honorary degree upon the visiting Prime Minister.
Nor shall I count in hainous to enjoy The public marks of honour and reward Conferr'd upon me[…]
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Word Forms
- confers
- conferring
- conferred
Synonyms for confer
Depending on context, synonyms include afford, palaver, see, bestow, confabulate, consult.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include consult, see, confab, confabulate, bestow, entitle.
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