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as in to grant
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
the British monarch continues to confer knighthood on those who are outstanding in their fields of endeavor
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as in to consult
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
my parents are going to confer with a financial adviser about saving for their retirement
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Recent Examples of confer
Power confers a juvenile sense of self-esteem to fill philosophically empty souls.
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
But other research has also suggested caffeine could confer neuroprotective effects, slowing the cognitive decline associated with diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025
Different blood types confer different immune responses.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
Then, there are the good guys, known as probiotics, which are living microorganisms that confer health benefits when ingested.
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 29 Jan. 2025
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
But other research has also suggested caffeine could confer neuroprotective effects, slowing the cognitive decline associated with diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025
Different blood types confer different immune responses.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
Then, there are the good guys, known as probiotics, which are living microorganisms that confer health benefits when ingested.
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 29 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for confer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confer
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Lutnick did not specifically mention plans to grant funds under the program to Starlink, or any other satellite service.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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But Congress could not override the pardons the president had granted.—
David Cason,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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Gomez and Walsh even consulted the Hollywood icon’s former tailor while planning the look, the stylist revealed.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Always consult a healthcare provider before adding zinc supplements to your wellness routine.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
3 Mar. 2025
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In a recent interview with The Art Newspaper, Cave discussed his fondness for the figures, and his ‘The Devil — A Life’ series, which is currently on display at Museum Voorlinden in Wassenaar, Netherlands.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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During a February 2020 exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Blige, 54, discussed Ayers’ impact on one of her favorite songs throughout her decades-long career.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Confer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confer. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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