Definition of Confer

1. Verb. Have a conference in order to talk something over. "Sam wants to confer with Sue "; "We conferred about a plan of action"

Exact synonyms: Confab, Confabulate, Consult
Generic synonyms: Discuss, Hash Out, Talk Over
Specialized synonyms: Collogue
Derivative terms: Confab, Confabulation, Conferee, Conference, Conference, Consultation, Consultation

2. Verb. Present. "Bestow an honor on someone"
Exact synonyms: Bestow
Generic synonyms: Award, Present
Specialized synonyms: Miter, Bless, Graduate
Derivative terms: Bestowal, Bestowment, Conferee, Conferment, Conferral

Definition of Confer

1. v. t. To bring together for comparison; to compare.

2. v. i. To have discourse; to consult; to compare views; to deliberate.

Definition of Confer

1. Verb. (obsolete intransitive) To compare. (defdate 16th–18th c.) ¹

2. Verb. (intransitive) To talk together, to consult, discuss; to deliberate. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹

3. Verb. (obsolete transitive) To bring together; to collect, gather. (defdate 16th–17th c.) ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) To grant as a possession; to bestow. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹

5. Verb. (obsolete intransitive) To contribute (to); to conduce. (defdate 16th–18th c.) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Confer

1. to bestow [v -FERRED, -FERRING, -FERS] - See also: bestow

Lexicographical Neighbors of Confer

confederateship
confederateships
confederating
confederation
confederationism
confederationist
confederationists
confederations
confederative
confederator
confederators
confedered
confedering
confeders
confelicity
confer (current term)
confer with
conferable
conferee
conferees
conference
conference call
conference calls
conference center
conference house
conference room
conference table
conferencegoer
conferencegoers
conferencelike

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