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as in grants
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 consults
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 confers
By law, a refugee has to wait a year before applying for a green card that confers permanent residency.
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Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
In an exchange with Jordan, Bondi agreed that while the Constitution confers a right to protest, protesters do not have the right to disrupt religious services.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
That is the sole province of the president under our constitutional scheme, which confers extremely broad executive powers on the president, especially in foreign relations.
—Sandeep Gopalan, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
The plant’s namesake milky sap contains toxic chemicals that make the monarch butterflies themselves hazardous to predators — and confers some protection against OE.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Graduation from one of the top 100 Chinese universities confers lifelong financial and professional benefits.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Luigi Mangione confers with his attorney Jacob Kaplan in court Monday.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 1 Dec. 2025
What once telegraphed cheapness now confers extreme value.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Trump could also try to invoke Section 301, which confers powers to combat unfair trade practices, or Section 232, which applies to national security situations.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
In an exchange with Jordan, Bondi agreed that while the Constitution confers a right to protest, protesters do not have the right to disrupt religious services.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
That is the sole province of the president under our constitutional scheme, which confers extremely broad executive powers on the president, especially in foreign relations.
—Sandeep Gopalan, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
The plant’s namesake milky sap contains toxic chemicals that make the monarch butterflies themselves hazardous to predators — and confers some protection against OE.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Graduation from one of the top 100 Chinese universities confers lifelong financial and professional benefits.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Luigi Mangione confers with his attorney Jacob Kaplan in court Monday.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 1 Dec. 2025
What once telegraphed cheapness now confers extreme value.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Trump could also try to invoke Section 301, which confers powers to combat unfair trade practices, or Section 232, which applies to national security situations.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confers
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Continue reading … BORDER BATTLE — Appeals court grants Trump reprieve on deportations hours before block.—
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FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The bill will become law once King Charles III grants royal assent — a formality — and the hereditary peers will leave at the end of the current session of Parliament this spring, completing a political process begun a quarter century ago.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Bumgarner confirmed there is no current partnership between the humane society and United Way, but that United Way frequently consults with organizations in distress.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Before every visit, my mom always consults me for packing tips on what to wear.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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In a conversation with Vanity Fair, Myers discusses how William and Catherine will approach their eventual roles as king and queen, and Catherine’s position as the quiet power behind the throne.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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D’Arco discusses why future college placement is so important in how schools think about admissions.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Confers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confers. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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