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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
After the umpires conferred, Lloyd was ruled safe.
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Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
The Fed has conferred that temporary designation in the past on a board member to lead the institution when the chair role was vacant.
—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
Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
The Fed has conferred that temporary designation in the past on a board member to lead the institution when the chair role was vacant.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conferred
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On April 13, a Utah State Court ordered the child to be returned to LB and granted LB exclusive custody.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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She was placed in immigration detention until a federal judge granted her release last October.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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Weiss walked over to the Washington set and consulted with Doukopil, Cordes and Gutman during a break, providing a bipartisan list of government officials and activists who were subjected to politically motivated violence in recent years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ironically, Smith had given his countryman a ringing endorsement when consulted on the potential appointment.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Five filmmakers were each awarded a $10,000 production grant to produce a short film based on an original concept that explores the Italian American experience.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2020 and awarded an MBE in 2024, Rogers now focuses on innovation in extreme conditions.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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At a closed-door conference on April 28, the court and participants discussed the user experience, revealing that several bugs and hurdles remain.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Bass’ office and Airbnb didn’t respond when asked whether that was the amount being discussed, but opponents have seized on that figure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Conferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conferred. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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