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conferring Definition


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confer
verb conferred, conferring
    intr
    1. To consult or discuss together.
      Thesaurus: deliberate, talk, discuss, consider, converse, parley.
    2. To grant them (an honour or distinction).
      Thesaurus: bestow, present, award, give.
      Form: confer something on someone (usually)
Derivative: conferment
noun
    The bestowal of an honour.
Etymology: 16c: from Latin conferre to bring together.



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