confer

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confer

The university conferred an honorary degree on the distinguished scientist.

Definition

  1. Verb (transitive):

    • To grant or bestow something, typically an honor, degree, or title, upon someone in a formal manner.
    • To give or present something as a gift, honor, or right.

  2. Verb (intransitive):

    • To have a discussion or exchange views in order to reach a decision or share knowledge; to consult together.
Examples of Usage

  • Verb (transitive):

    • The university will confer an honorary doctorate on the renowned author.
    • The king conferred knighthood upon the brave soldier.

  • Verb (intransitive):

    • The committee will confer before announcing their final decision.
    • I need to confer with my colleagues about the new project timeline.
Advanced Usage

  • "to confer a benefit/advantage": to give or provide a benefit.

    • The new policy confers significant advantages to small businesses.

  • "to confer status/legitimacy": to grant a position of respect or official recognition.

    • Winning the award conferred instant legitimacy on the young artist.
Variants and Related Words

  • Conference (n): A formal meeting for discussion or consultation.

    • She attended an international conference on climate change.

  • Conferment (n): The action of conferring or bestowing an honor, degree, or advantage.

    • The conferment of the award took place at a grand ceremony.
Synonyms
  • Bestow (v): To give something as an honor or gift.
  • Grant (v): To agree to give or allow something requested.
  • Consult (v): To seek information or advice from someone.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Confer with (someone): To discuss something with someone to exchange opinions or get advice.
    • The manager conferred with the legal team about the contract details.
Related Idioms

  • "To confer a blessing": To give approval or a benefit, often in a formal or spiritual sense.

    • The elder sought to confer a blessing on the newlyweds.

  • "Powers conferred by law": Authority or rights that are officially granted by legislation.

    • The agency operates within the powers conferred by law.
confer

The university conferred an honorary degree on the distinguished scientist.

Verb
  1. present
    • The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated
    • bestow an honor on someone
  2. have a conference in order to talk something over
    • We conferred about a plan of action

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