How to Pronounce "confer on"
expression
kənˈfɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
kuhn-FUR on
kənfˈɜː/ /ˈɒn
kuhn-FUR on
Definition
To officially give someone an honor, title, degree, or power.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈfɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
kənfˈɜː/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-FUR on
UK
kuhn-FUR on
Listen in Context
The university conferred on her an honorary degree.
The king conferred on him the title of knight.
They conferred on her the power to make decisions.
During the ceremony, the president conferred on the artist a national award.