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
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
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The pause grants the White House more time to argue its case against the mandate, which critics say could have strained federal resources, while supporters viewed it as essential to safeguarding food security for millions of low-income Americans.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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While state law already grants oversight commissions subpoena power, requests for certain files have been routinely denied.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 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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On the podcast, Michaels discusses topics centered around health and wellness with different guests, and the conversations span mental health, science, current events, relationships and work life.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Here, Ilori discusses his new mission.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Confers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confers. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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