confer

CEFRC1

/kənˈfʌɹ/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To discuss something with other people.

  2. 02

    verb

    To give an official title, degree, or benefit.

Examples

  • He wanted to confer with his colleagues before reaching a decision.

  • I must confer with my colleagues on the matter.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • [kʰə̥ɱˈfɚ]
  • /kənˈfeː/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To compare.

  2. To talk together, to consult, discuss; to collogue.

  3. To grant as a possession; to bestow.

More examples

In context

  • If you have some troubles, I recommend you confer with him.

  • The college has conferred an honorary degree upon the visiting Prime Minister.

  • The Newe Testament ... Conferred diligently with the Greke, and best approued translations.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From Early Modern English conferre, from Middle French conférer, from Old French conferer, from Latin cōnferō. Compare Dutch confereren, German konferieren, Danish konferere, Swedish konferera. Doublet of collate. See also infer, relate and refer, delate and defer, as well as prelate and prefer among others.