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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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
Nearly every step confers a benefit on someone; almost none imposes a cost on the party that walks away.
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Monica Duffy Toft,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sandeep Gopalan,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Jan. 2026
Monica Duffy Toft,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
The graininess of the photos also confers an appropriately gritty quality.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confers
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But the 14-point memorandum also grants Iran a formal role in overseeing commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz alongside Oman.
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The decision focused on the Spending Clause of the Constitution, which grants Congress the power to give money to the states for particular purposes and to attach conditions to such monetary grants.
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An InStyle editor consults a hairstylist to share seven recreatable hairstyles for women over 60, inspired by Fonda.
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Shelly Palmer, a futurist who consults for Microsoft and other companies, spends his days explaining the trends in AI to corporate leadership.
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In the first part of this exclusive two-part interview, Lollichon discusses his working relationship with Cech at Rennes and Chelsea, and the preparation that went into Cech’s unforgettable heroics on the run to Champions League glory in Munich in 2012.
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The latest episode of Inside Inter Miami discusses the latest move by the club to bolster its roster and try to repeat as MLS Cup champions.
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“Confers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confers. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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