26984 words

confer

5 definitions • 6 examples
1
to exchange ideas on a particular subject, often in order to reach a decision on what action to take:

Examples:

I need some time to confer with my lawyer.
2
to give an official title, honour, or advantage to someone:

Examples:

3
to talk together and exchange ideas, often with the intention of reaching a decision about something:

Examples:

I need to confer with my lawyer.
4
to give an honor, official title, or ability to someone:

Examples:

The US Constitution confers certain powers on the president.
5
to discuss something with somebody, often in order to reach a decision about what action to take:

Examples:

confer about sth They were in constant contact, conferring about every aspect of the construction project.
confer with sb We asked for some time to confer with our advisers.

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