Definitions
- Referring to the act of granting an honor, title, or degree to someone. - Talking about the act of discussing or consulting with others to reach a decision. - Describing the act of bestowing a gift or privilege upon someone.
- Referring to the act of giving or presenting a gift, award, or honor to someone. - Talking about the act of granting a privilege or benefit to someone. - Describing the act of conferring a title or position upon someone.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of giving or granting something to someone.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the act of conferring an honor or award upon someone.
- 3Both words can be used in formal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Conferred is more commonly used to describe the act of granting a degree or title, while bestow is more commonly used to describe the act of giving a gift or award.
- 2Formality: Conferred is often used in more formal contexts, while bestow can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 3Connotation: Conferred can imply a sense of authority or power, while bestow can imply a sense of generosity or kindness.
- 4Syntax: Conferred is often used with the preposition 'upon,' while bestow is often used with the preposition 'on.'
Remember this!
Conferred and bestow are synonyms that both refer to the act of giving or granting something to someone. However, conferred is more commonly used to describe the act of granting a degree or title, while bestow is more commonly used to describe the act of giving a gift or award. Additionally, conferred is often used in more formal contexts and can imply a sense of authority, while bestow can be used in both formal and informal contexts and can imply a sense of generosity.
