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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 Fed has conferred that temporary designation in the past on a board member to lead the institution when the chair role was vacant.
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Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Such desperate attempts at grandiosity evoke empty vanity, clutching at physical monuments to prove a greatness that history has not yet conferred.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Unlike with automobiles themselves, no status is conferred by splurging on gas.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
In fall 2025, the major enrolled 12 students and conferred one degree, according to school data.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
While scouts and other staffers conferred on prospects, Brzezinski would be on the phones, lining up potential avenues to move up and down the board.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Sauer said there is historical evidence to support understanding birthright citizenship as being conferred to people who don't owe allegiance to any other country.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The first designation, conferred by the State Department, carries the weight of criminal law and national security doctrine as well as immigration consequences.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
He has been conferred 30 honorary degrees, including from the University of New Haven in 1991 and 2010 and was an emeritus member of the University’s Board of Governors for nearly 30 years.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Such desperate attempts at grandiosity evoke empty vanity, clutching at physical monuments to prove a greatness that history has not yet conferred.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Unlike with automobiles themselves, no status is conferred by splurging on gas.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
In fall 2025, the major enrolled 12 students and conferred one degree, according to school data.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
While scouts and other staffers conferred on prospects, Brzezinski would be on the phones, lining up potential avenues to move up and down the board.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Sauer said there is historical evidence to support understanding birthright citizenship as being conferred to people who don't owe allegiance to any other country.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The first designation, conferred by the State Department, carries the weight of criminal law and national security doctrine as well as immigration consequences.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
He has been conferred 30 honorary degrees, including from the University of New Haven in 1991 and 2010 and was an emeritus member of the University’s Board of Governors for nearly 30 years.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conferred
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Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota and Washington were granted major disaster declarations, which can unlock federal support and funding for recovery needs such as public infrastructure repairs and aid for survivors.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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During the trial, the jurors didn’t realize that Braddy had been on Florida’s Death Row since 2007, when he was convicted, and remained there until he was granted a new sentencing trial due to constitutional issues surrounding the state’s death penalty.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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About 14% of homebuyers 18 to 26 have consulted a community or government down payment assistance program (DPAP).—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sullivan said Hall of Fame quarterback and broadcaster Troy Aikman, who was involved in the hiring process for both Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, may be in the team’s draft room next week but won’t be consulted for picks.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The idea for the garden began with a city grant awarded to the school's science teacher, Cindy Scognamillo, who said the effort aligns with a larger initiative.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The cuts are required because of employee pay raises, including 23% hikes over three years that were awarded to most workers in 2023, and relatively sluggish growth in city revenue.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Aurelien Tchouameni, a player already at Real, is also being discussed in United meetings.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Dries and Charlap Hyman discussed the way client requests have changed over the years.—
The Editors of AD,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Conferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conferred. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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