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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"
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"
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
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