confer
/kənˈfɜː/verb
To grant as a possession; to bestow.
Example sentences
- “The college has conferred an honorary degree upon the visiting Prime Minister.”
- “They were in a huddle, conferring about something.”
Featured as word of the day on February 3, 2028.
Related words
conferenceA formal event where scientists present their research results in speeches, workshops, posters or by other means.condoneTo forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).confideTo trust, have faith (in).condescendingTo come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).confidentVery sure of something; positive.condenseTo concentrate toward the essence by making more close, compact, or dense, thereby decreasing size or volume.