confer
verb | /confer/
Essential WordsMEDIUM
to grant or bestow; to discuss
confer
verb | /confer/
Essential WordsMEDIUMto grant or bestow; to discuss
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Synonyms
bestowconsultdiscussdeliberate
Antonyms
withholddeny
Examples
"The university will confer honorary degrees this year."
"The board members conferred before making a decision."
Etymology
from Latin conferre “to bring together”
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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