confer

Meanings

• Verb

  To come together and discuss or consult; to assemble for the purpose of deliberation or consultation.

  - "The committee will confer with experts in the field before making a decision."
  - "Let's confer with each other before we proceed."

• Verb

  To bestow a title, degree, or honor upon someone.

  - "The new president was conferred with the highest honor of the institution."
  - "The professor conferred degrees upon the graduating students."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈfɜː/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=81996801"

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Synonyms

afford

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with confer
confer , conferrer , transfer

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Variants

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confer , conferment , conferments , conferrable , conferral , conferrals , conferred , conferrer , conferrers , conferring , confers

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Etymology

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From Old French conferre 'to bring together,' from conferer 'to compare.'

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Trivia

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1. The word confer comes from the Latin conferre, meaning 'to bring together'.

2. In medieval Europe, a conferring of the hat was a formal ceremony to bestow a degree or title.

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Related Concepts

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1. Consultation: A formal meeting or discussion between individuals or groups to exchange information and advice.

2. Deliberation: Thoughtful consideration of a problem or issue before making a decision.

3. Honor: A distinction or accolade given to recognize achievement or merit.

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Quotes

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1. The cameleers … "conferred" with each other about the safest path across.

   - Greg Child,{it}Mixed Emotions: Mountaineering Writings of Greg Child{/it},1993

2. He liked the ease and glitter of the life, and the lustre "conferred" on him by being a member of this group of rich and conspicuous people.

   - Edith Wharton,{it}The House of Mirth{/it},1905

3. It was a traditional compliment to be whinged at by an Englishman. It was his way of saying he trusted you, he was "conferring" upon you the privilege of getting to know the real him.

   - Margaret Atwood,{it}New Yorker{/it},5 Mar.1990

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Culture

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In literature, confer is often used in the context of consultations or deliberations between characters. In art and music, it may refer to the act of bestowing an honor or title.

How to Memorize "confer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people coming together to discuss a problem or issue.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word confer with the idea of consultation or bringing people together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-O-N-F-E-R to remember the meaning: Consultation, One group, Necessitates, Friends, Effective, Resolution.

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