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)