confer

[kənˈfɜː(r)]

confer Definition

• 1. to discuss something with someone, often to exchange opinions or ideas
• 2. to give an award or a particular right or advantage to someone

Using confer: Examples

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

• Example

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

• Example

  The committee will confer the award on the winner next week.

• Example

  The judge conferred the title of 'Sir' on him for his services to the community.

confer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for confer

• consult
• deliberate
• grant
• bestow
• discuss

Antonyms for confer

• withhold
• take away

Phrases with confer

• confer with

  to discuss something with someone in order to make a decision

  Example

  I need to confer with my lawyer before signing the contract.

• confer a degree

  to grant a degree to a student who has completed a course of study

  Example

  The university will confer degrees on the graduates at the convocation ceremony.

• confer upon

  to give a particular right or advantage to someone

  Example

  The government decided to confer citizenship upon the refugees.

Origins of confer

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

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Summary: confer in Brief

The verb 'confer' [kənˈfɜː(r)] means to discuss something with someone, often to exchange opinions or ideas, or to give an award or a particular right or advantage to someone. It is often used in phrases like 'confer with,' 'confer a degree,' and 'confer upon.'