conferred

[kuhn-fur]

conferred Definition

• 1. to grant or bestow (an honor, gift, right, etc.)
• 2. to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation

Using conferred: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "conferred" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The university conferred an honorary degree on the famous scientist.

• Example

  The committee will confer with the experts before making a decision.

• Example

  The power to declare war is conferred upon Congress by the Constitution.

conferred Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for conferred

• bestow
• grant
• award
• endow
• give

Antonyms for conferred

• withhold
• take away

Phrases with conferred

• confer with

  to discuss or consult with someone in order to make a decision or exchange ideas

  Example

  I need to confer with my colleagues before making a final decision.

• confer a benefit

  to give or provide a benefit to someone

  Example

  The new policy will confer a significant benefit to our employees.

• confer a right

  to give or grant a legal or moral right to someone

  Example

  The law confers the right to vote on all citizens over the age of 18.

Origins of conferred

from Latin 'conferre', meaning 'to bring together'

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Summary: conferred in Brief

The verb 'conferred' [kuhn-fur] means to grant or bestow an honor, gift, right, etc. It can also mean to consult together or carry on a discussion. Examples include 'The university conferred an honorary degree on the famous scientist' and 'The committee will confer with the experts before making a decision.' Phrases include 'confer with,' 'confer a benefit,' and 'confer a right.'