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confer

con·fer

confer

 
 
pronunciation:
kn fuhr
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: confers, conferring, conferred
definition 1: to give or award.
They conferred the Medal of Honor upon him.
synonyms:
award, bestow
antonyms:
strip
similar words:
accord, give, grant, present
definition 2: to meet for discussion; hold a conference.
The judges conferred to decide who should be the winner.
synonyms:
deliberate
similar words:
huddle, meet, talk
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derivation: conferment (n.)
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