confer

US /kənˈfɝː/

UK /kənˈfɝː/

1.

grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right)

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The university will confer an honorary degree upon the visiting dignitary.

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The new law will confer greater rights on employees.

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bestow grant award present give

2.

have discussions; exchange opinions

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He needed to confer with his colleagues before making a decision.

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The committee will confer on the proposed changes next week.

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consult discuss deliberate talk converse

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