Main Entry: con·fer

Pronunciation: \kən-ˈfər\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): con·ferred; con·fer·ring

Etymology: Latin conferre to bring together, from com- + ferre to carry — more at bear

Date: circa 1500

intransitive verb : to compare views or take counsel : consulttransitive verb 1 : to bestow from or as if from a position of superiority <conferred an honorary degree on her> <knowing how to read was a gift conferred with manhood — Murray Kempton>
2 : to give (as a property or characteristic) to someone or something <a reputation for power will confer power — John Spanier>

synonyms see give

— con·fer·ment \-ˈfər-mənt\ noun

— con·fer·ra·ble \-ˈfər-ə-bəl\ adjective

— con·fer·ral \-ˈfər-əl\ noun

— con·fer·rer \-ˈfər-ər\ noun