Confer on Meaning in English
expression
kənˈfɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
kuhn-FUR on
kənfˈɜː/ /ˈɒn
kuhn-FUR on
Definition
To officially give someone an honor, title, degree, or power.
Usage & Nuances
Formal expression, mainly used for official honors or titles ('confer a degree on someone'). Commonly found in academic, legal, or ceremonial contexts. Do not use for giving physical objects or casual gifts.
Spanish: otorgar a - conferir aPortuguese (BR): conferir a - conceder aPortuguese (PT): conferir a - conceder aChinese (Simplified): 授予（给予）Chinese (Traditional): 授予（給予）Hindi: प्रदान करनाArabic: يمنح لـBengali: প্রদান করা - অর্পণ করাRussian: пожаловать - присвоить - вручить (официально)Japanese: 授与するVietnamese: trao tặng - ban cho (danh hiệu/vinh dự)Korean: 수여하다Turkish: vermek (resmî olarak) - tevcih etmekUrdu: عطا کرنا - تفویض کرناIndonesian: menganugerahkan - memberikan (secara resmi)
Example Sentences
The university conferred on her an honorary degree.
basic
The king conferred on him the title of knight.
basic
They conferred on her the power to make decisions.
basic
During the ceremony, the president conferred on the artist a national award.
natural
The committee unanimously agreed to confer on her the prize for her discovery.
natural
That medal is conferred on only a few people each year for exceptional service.
natural