English dictionary
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English verb: confer | |||
| 1. | confer (communication) have a conference in order to talk something over | ||
| Samples | We conferred about a plan of action. | ||
| Examples | Sam cannot confer Sue , Sam wants to confer with Sue | ||
| Synonyms | confab, confabulate, consult | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | discuss, hash out, talk over | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | collogue | ||
| 2. | confer (possession) present | ||
| Samples | The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated. Bestow an honor on someone. | ||
| Synonyms | bestow | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something on somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | award, present | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | bless, graduate, miter | ||
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