Definitions
- Referring to a formal discussion or meeting where ideas are exchanged and decisions are made. - Talking about the act of granting or awarding something, such as an honor or degree. - Describing the process of consulting with someone to seek advice or opinion.
- Referring to the act of giving or presenting something as a gift or honor. - Talking about the process of granting or awarding something, such as a title or privilege. - Describing the act of endowing someone with a quality or attribute.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve giving or granting something to someone.
- 2Both can be used in formal contexts.
- 3Both imply a sense of honor or privilege associated with the thing being given.
- 4Both can be used to describe the act of awarding a title or degree.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Conferring is often used in the context of meetings or discussions, while bestow is more commonly used in the context of awards or gifts.
- 2Formality: Bestow is generally considered more formal than conferring.
- 3Focus: Conferring emphasizes the exchange of ideas and opinions, while bestow emphasizes the act of giving or presenting.
- 4Connotation: Bestow has a more positive connotation, implying an act of generosity or kindness, while conferring can be neutral or even negative, depending on the context.
Remember this!
Conferring and bestow both refer to the act of giving or granting something to someone, but they differ in their usage, formality, focus, connotation, and grammar. Conferring is often used in the context of meetings or discussions, while bestow is more commonly used in the context of awards or gifts. Bestow is generally considered more formal than conferring, and it has a more positive connotation, implying an act of generosity or kindness. On the other hand, conferring emphasizes the exchange of ideas and opinions.
