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Search "confer" in: conferOne entry found. Entry Word: confer Function: verb Meaning: 1 to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly <the British monarch continues to confer knighthood on those who are outstanding in their fields> Synonyms accord, award, grant Related Words bestow, contribute, donate, give, present; furnish, provide, supply; extend, offer, proffer; allocate, appropriate, assign Near Antonyms rescind, revoke 2 to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem <my parents are going to confer with a financial advisor about saving for my college education> Synonyms advise, consult, counsel, parley, powwow, treat Related Words debate, deliberate, discuss, hash (over); coach, guide, tutor; recommend, suggest; direct, refer (to)
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