confer
word
Definition
To give something (such as a title or honor) to someone, or to discuss something with others to make a decision.
Usage & Nuances
Formal verb. Common with 'confer a degree/honor' (meaning to give), and 'confer with someone' (meaning to discuss). Used mostly in academic, legal, or professional contexts, rarely in everyday conversation.
Spanish: conferir (otorgar) - consultarPortuguese (BR): conferir (outorgar) - consultarPortuguese (PT): conferir (atribuir) - consultarChinese (Simplified): 授予 - 商议Chinese (Traditional): 授予 - 商議Hindi: प्रदान करना - परामर्श करनाArabic: يمنح - يتشاورBengali: প্রদান করা - আলোচনা করাRussian: передавать (награду, титул) - совещатьсяJapanese: 授与する - 協議するVietnamese: trao tặng - bàn bạcKorean: 수여하다 - 상의하다Turkish: vermek (ödül, unvan) - danışmakUrdu: عطا کرنا - مشاورت کرناIndonesian: menganugerahkan - berunding
Example Sentences
The committee will confer the award next month.
basic
The university will confer honors on the top students.
basic
Let's confer over lunch and figure this out.
natural
We need to confer before making a decision.
basic
After the meeting, the managers conferred in private.
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The award was conferred upon her for her lifelong contributions.
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