Confer Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

confers;

conferred;

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confers;

conferred;

conferring

Britannica Dictionary definition of CONFER

formal

1

[no object]

:

to discuss something important in order to make a decision

• The lawyer and judge conferred about the ruling.

— often + with

• I'll confer with [=_consult_] my wife and let you know what we decide.

2

[+ object]

:

to give (something, such as a degree, award, title, right, etc.) to someone or something

— usually + on or upon

• The university will confer an honorary degree on the governor.
• The law conferred upon people over the age of 18 the right to vote.