Synonyms of conferred

conferred

verb

past tense of confer

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• granted
• awarded
• gave
• provided
• accorded
• vested
• presented
• offered
• bestowed
• showed
• assigned
• contributed
• supplied
• furnished
• extended
• donated
• appointed
• designated
• appropriated
• allocated
• proffered
• named
• dubbed
• set
• fixed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• revoked
• called
• rescinded
• recalled
• repealed
• dropped
• aborted
• abrogated
• nullified
• annulled
• called off
• invalidated
• voided
• withdrew
• retracted
• wrote off
• recanted
• took back

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consulted
• discussed
• talked
• treated
• argued
• advised
• parleyed
• counseled
• confabulated
• deliberated
• confabbed
• debated
• mooted
• bandied
• disputed
• talked over
• ventilated
• coached
• hashed (over)
• recommended
• suggested
• tutored
• guided
• referred (to)
• chewed over
• batted (around)
• palavered
• rehashed
• kicked around
• directed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conferred

Cash conferred with members of his entourage and his wife and costar, June Carter Cash, across a long table as roadies readied the stage and the Carter Family, the Statler Brothers, and the rockabilly singer Carl Perkins prepared for their sets. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

This allows for herd immunity, the protection conferred upon a population when a certain percentage of the population become immune either from prior infection or vaccination. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

Tamang also conferred with state officials on Tuesday to review the status of the operation. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 21 July 2026

The state has benefitted by formally designating Netflix, Paramount and Lionsgate as studio partners, which have conferred a series of incentives to those companies over the long haul to produce titles there. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

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