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verb

Definition of CONFER

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 of endeavor>

Synonyms accord, award, grant, vest

Related Words bestow, contribute, donate, give, present, show; furnish, provide, supply; extend, offer, proffer; allocate, appropriate, assign; appoint, designate, dub, fix, name, set

Near Antonyms abort, call, call off, drop, recall, repeal, rescind, revoke; abrogate, annul, invalidate, nullify, void, write off; recant, retract, take back, withdraw

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 adviser about saving for their retirement>

Synonyms advise, confab, confabulate, consult, counsel, parley, powwow, treat

Related Words argue, bandy, bat (around), chew over, debate, deliberate, discuss, dispute, hash (over), kick around, moot, palaver, talk, talk over, ventilate; rehash; coach, guide, tutor; recommend, suggest; direct, refer (to)