confer (on)

verb

Definition of confer (on)next
as in to bestow (on or upon)

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  1. provide
  2. equip
  3. clothe
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  • The sommelier was knowledgeable and provided us with pairings that spanned traditional offerings like cheeses, as well as some surprising additions like home fries and oxtail.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Magnet Originals will provide advice and production support for media personalities, including Justin Tranter, Boyz II Men’s Shawn Stockman, and former NBA star Byron Scott.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of provide
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  • The Afro-chic, three-bedroom private villa Elela is like having your very own safari camp, fully equipped with staff, a private game vehicle, and even a dedicated watering hole for prime wildlife viewing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Spanish soccer federation regulations say that the home team must have at least one doctor on site, and that the home club must have an ambulance equipped with life support, including a defibrillator, at the ready.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of equip
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  • Find a companion clad in a Lee Union-all or Dickies coverall and Michael Myers mask to complete the look.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • That canted, seven-sided building boldly incorporated a Lockheed F-104 Starfighter jet into its sheet metal and stucco-clad architecture.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of clothe
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