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confer

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈfɜːr/ · UK /kənˈfɜː/

Forms: conferred

confer means: To discuss something with other people and exchange opinions before deciding what to do.

verb

DISCUSS TOGETHERC1

To discuss something with other people and exchange opinions before deciding what to do.

  • The doctors conferred briefly.
  • She conferred with her lawyer before answering.
  • We will confer about the proposed changes tomorrow.

How to use it: confer with someone (I need to confer with my colleagues.); confer about something (The judges conferred about the final score.)

Similar words: consult, discuss

Common phrases: confer with someone, confer about something, confer in private

OFFICIALLY GIVEC1

To officially give someone a title, right, honour, or power.

  • The award confers great prestige.
  • The law conferred new rights on workers.
  • This position does not confer unlimited power.

How to use it: confer something on/upon someone (The university conferred an honorary degree on her.)

Similar words: grant, award, bestow

Common phrases: confer a degree, confer rights on, confer an honour, confer a title

Questions about confer

What does confer mean?

To discuss something with other people and exchange opinions before deciding what to do.

What is confer in other languages?

Türkçe: görüşmek · Español: consultar · Français: se concerter · Deutsch: sich beraten · Italiano: consultarsi · 日本語: 協議する

How do you pronounce confer?

In American English /kənˈfɜːr/; in British English /kənˈfɜː/.

How do you use confer in a sentence?

The doctors conferred briefly. She conferred with her lawyer before answering.

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