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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
The graininess of the photos also confers an appropriately gritty quality.
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Amy Reyes, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The act confers additional deduction benefits for overtime hours.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2026
The man received a bone marrow donation from his brother, who has a rare genetic mutation called CCR5Δ32 that confers resistance to HIV-1, the most common type of human immunodeficiency virus.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 13 Apr. 2026
Far from being a sign of dotage, scientists concurred, music practice in old age confers all kinds of cognitive benefits.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
In their comments, industry groups, the Indoor Tanning Association and the American Suntanning Association, dispute the scientific evidence that exposure to UV radiation at a young age, including from tanning beds, confers greater risk.
—Will Stone, NPR, 19 Mar. 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
Amy Reyes, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The act confers additional deduction benefits for overtime hours.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2026
The man received a bone marrow donation from his brother, who has a rare genetic mutation called CCR5Δ32 that confers resistance to HIV-1, the most common type of human immunodeficiency virus.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 13 Apr. 2026
Far from being a sign of dotage, scientists concurred, music practice in old age confers all kinds of cognitive benefits.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
In their comments, industry groups, the Indoor Tanning Association and the American Suntanning Association, dispute the scientific evidence that exposure to UV radiation at a young age, including from tanning beds, confers greater risk.
—Will Stone, NPR, 19 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confers
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Before Chula Vista grants land on generous terms, the public should see a credible financial model.—
Christos Korgan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Rylan’s wish In 2025, Rylan was referred to Make-A-Wish Minnesota, a national nonprofit that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Forbes also consults news reports and salary databases such as Capology, Over the Cap and Spotrac.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The couple consults their town historian Joe, played by James Austin Johnson, about getting a historical landmark designation for Woodstone to prevent the planned demolition.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
21 May 2026
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Mike Tirico, Jamal Crawford, and Reggie Miller discusses why San Antonio could be a contender for years to come, highlighting Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs' chemistry and its long-term outlook.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Below, during a conversation with THR, Gallner also discusses the code of his con man character in Caroline.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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“Confers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confers. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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