conferring
Meanings
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Verb
The act of bestowing or conferring a title, award, or honor.
- "The king conferring knighthood upon his loyal subjects."
- "The academy conferring degrees upon graduating students."
Synonyms
afford
Rhymes
Words rhyming with conferringconfer , conferrer , infer , refer , terrier
Variants
List of all variants of conferring that leads to same resultconfer , conferment , conferments , conferrable , conferral , conferrals , conferred , conferrer , conferrers , conferring , confers
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).conferred, conferring, confer
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French conferrer 'to grant, bestow', from conferre 'together' + ferre 'to bear'.
Trivia
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Conferring can also refer to a meeting or consultation between individuals or groups.
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In some universities, conferring degrees is done during a formal ceremony called 'Commencement'.
Related Concepts
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Award: An honor or prize given for achievement or merit.
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Honor: A distinction or accolade given for merit or achievement.
Quotes
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The cameleers … "conferred" with each other about the safest path across.
- Greg Child,{it}Mixed Emotions: Mountaineering Writings of Greg Child{/it},1993 -
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 -
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
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, conferring is often used metaphorically to represent the transfer of knowledge or wisdom. In art, it can symbolize the granting of blessings or divine favor.
How to Memorize "conferring"
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visualize
- Visualize a ceremony where a title or award is being given to someone.
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associate
- Associate the word with the image of a king granting a knighthood.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Conferring is the act of granting something.'
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