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- DictionaryCon·fer/kənˈfər/
verb
- 1. grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right): "moves were made to confer an honorary degree on her"
- 2. have discussions; exchange opinions: "the officials were conferring with allies"
to talk together and exchange ideas, often with the intention of reaching a decision about something: I need to confer with my lawyer. confer verb (GIVE) [ T ] to give an honor, official title, or ability to someone: The US Constitution confers certain powers on the president.
Many uses of the verb confer involve consulting with another person or as a group. Confer has a second use meaning "bestow," which means to award or hand over something. You can confer a medal on a winner or hero, or you can confer status through a promotion or assignment.
Definition of confer verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. To bestow (an honor, for example): conferred a medal on the hero. 2. To invest with (a characteristic, for example): a carefully worded statement that conferred an aura of credibility. v.intr. To meet in order to deliberate together or compare views; consult: conferred with her attorney.
2 days ago · confer in American English. (kənˈfɜːr) (verb -ferred, -ferring) intransitive verb. 1. to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation. transitive verb. 2. to bestow upon as a gift, favor, honor, etc. to confer a degree on a graduate.
CONFER definition: 1. to discuss something with other people before making a decision: 2. to give someone something…. Learn more.
Sep 28, 2023 · confer (third-person singular simple present confers, present participle conferring, simple past and past participle conferred) ( transitive) To grant as a possession; to bestow. [from 16th c.] The college has conferred an honorary degree upon the visiting Prime Minister. Synonym: afford.
