1
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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2
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
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.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Over time, the population accumulates mutations and sometimes one of them confers an advantage to the species.
—D. Scott Schmid, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Over time, the population accumulates mutations and sometimes one of them confers an advantage to the species.
—D. Scott Schmid, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confers
Verb
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One is reminded of the chemical smog that grants us such vibrant sunsets; who ever said the end of the world wouldn’t be beautiful?—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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Payments will then be distributed after any appeals and the court grants final approval of the settlement.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The organization also consults school district websites and letters sent to school districts and corresponds with librarians, authors and teachers.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Oct. 2025
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The organization also consults school district websites and letters sent to school districts and corresponds with librarians, authors and teachers.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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In the video, Grinblat discusses Ball's height, which is 6-foot-7.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with WWD, Khalifa Bin Braik, chief executive officer of Majid Al Futtaim Asset Management, discusses the strategic thinking behind the transformation as well as the company’s ambitious plans and where the future of retail lies.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Confers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confers. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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