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confer
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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.
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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.
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Synonym Discussion of confer
give, present, donate, bestow, confer, afford mean to convey to another as a possession. give, the general term, is applicable to any passing over of anything by any means.
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- give alms
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- gave her a ride on a pony
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- give my love to your mother
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- present an award
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- donate a piano to the orphanage
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- bestow unwanted advice
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- confer an honorary degree
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- the trees afford shade
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- a development that affords us some hope
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