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 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 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

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At the time, Abarca’s wife was granted an order of protection, which Abarca was charged with violating in 2025.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
The result is the Fusion Wind Turbine, a hybrid renewable energy system designed specifically for communities where grid reliability cannot be taken for granted.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

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The Biden administration previously said Ortega illegitimately awarded himself another term following Nicaragua’s disputed 2021 presidential election.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
At approximately noon today, the first medals of the Centennial Olympic Games will be awarded in women’s air rifle at Wolf Creek.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

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Representatives of players who Villa have discussed before say the club are constantly fluid with targets, with Emery frequently changing his mind.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
In a wide-ranging interview with The Louis Theroux Podcast, the director-actress discussed the Tesla CEO, misogyny, and how her films examine relationships and intimacy.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026