CONFERRED Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

conferred

verb

past tense of confer

as in granted

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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as in consulted

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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Recent Examples of conferred The court’s majority rejected the argument that widespread use of the guns necessarily conferred constitutional protection. — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 The shoes featured several buckles, and material along the side of the upper which conferred a certain futuristic vibe. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 Earlier this year, as his nomination and confirmation were playing out, the general counsels of the regional banks conferred over how easily reserve bank presidents could be removed by a majority vote of the Board of Governors, according to people familiar with the matter. — Jonnelle Marte, Fortune, 27 June 2026 The King, 77, conferred his youngest brother with the title created for their late father, Prince Philip, on his 59th birthday. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 The first generation, dominant from the early 2000s into the 2010s, produced passive nanostructures, materials whose nanoscale architecture conferred enhanced but static properties. — Dr. Samer Taha, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Given Healy’s global view, from player-tracking technology to age curves and injury rates, Browns general manager Andrew Berry conferred with him as a key member of his cabinet on major moves. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 18 June 2026 The game was abandoned with no further play following Eriksen's collapse after the referee conferred with staff and players from both teams. — ABC News, 8 June 2026 Given the advantages that whiteness often conferred, calling attention to it was like being a sore winner. — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026

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Related Stories Khosla’s group beat out a handful of other bidders, including a group led by billionaire Aditya Mittal, a member of one of India’s richest families, said the people, who were granted anonymity because the details are private.

— Scott Soshnick, Variety, 12 July 2026
In recent years, those freedoms have been demonized, Levinson acknowledged, which is why people can’t take democracy for granted.

— Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

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The last Senate hearing with sitting justices was in 2011, when former Justices Stephen Breyer and Antonin Scalia discussed the constitutional role of the federal judiciary.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026
Thune, the Senate majority leader, spoke with the Kentucky senator by phone on Monday and discussed national security issues and other topics, a Thune spokesperson told CNBC.

— Kevin Breuninger,Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 7 July 2026