Definitions
- Referring to a formal discussion or meeting between people to exchange ideas or opinions. - Talking about the act of granting or bestowing an honor, title, or degree. - Describing the act of conferring a benefit or advantage on someone.
- Referring to seeking advice or information from an expert or professional. - Talking about referring to a source of information, such as a book or website. - Describing the act of discussing something with someone before making a decision.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve seeking information or advice.
- 2Both can involve discussions with others.
- 3Both are verbs that describe an action.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Confer is more formal than consult and is often used in official or academic contexts.
- 2Expertise: Consult implies seeking advice or information from an expert or professional, while confer can involve exchanging ideas or opinions with peers.
- 3Purpose: Confer often involves making a decision or taking action based on the discussion, while consult may not necessarily lead to a decision or action.
- 4Direction: Confer implies a two-way exchange of information or ideas, while consult can be a one-way seeking of advice or information.
Remember this!
Confer and consult are both verbs that involve seeking information or advice, but they differ in their formality, expertise, purpose, direction, and etymology. Confer is more formal and often involves exchanging ideas or opinions with peers, while consult implies seeking advice or information from an expert or professional.
