confer

/kənˈfɜː/verb

To formally give someone an honor, right, or gift.

Example sentences

“The university conferred a doctorate on the retired judge.”
“The award ceremony will confer medals on all three finalists.”

Two patterns: confer an honor 'on' someone, but confer 'with' colleagues, meaning to consult them.

Related words

conferenceA large organized meeting where researchers or professionals share their work through talks, workshops, or posters.condoneTo accept or let pass behavior that is widely seen as wrong, without punishing or criticizing it.confideTo place your trust in someone, especially by sharing private matters with them.condescendingTo lower yourself from a higher position or status and agree to do something you consider beneath you.confidentFeeling certain about something or sure of your own abilities.condenseTo make something smaller, denser, or shorter by squeezing it into less space or fewer words.