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    [Verb]  | "con*fer" | \ kən-ˈfər \


    1: to compare views or take counsel : consult

    2: to bestow from or as if from a position of superiority

    3: to give (something, such as a property or characteristic) to someone or something


    Origin: circa 1500 ;

     Borrowed from Latin conferō, conferre "to bring or take, convey, bestow, bring together, unite," from con- {see: |con-|com-} + ferō, ferre "to carry, bear" {mat|bear:2|};

    [Verb]  | "conferring" 


    1: to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly;


      * e.g., " ... the British monarch continues to confer knighthood on those who are outstanding in their fields of endeavor "



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    2: to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem;


      * e.g., " ... my parents are going to confer with a financial adviser about saving for their retirement "



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    [Verb]  | "confer" 


    1: to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly;


      * e.g., " ... the British monarch continues to confer knighthood on those who are outstanding in their fields of endeavor "



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    2: to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem;


      * e.g., " ... my parents are going to confer with a financial adviser about saving for their retirement "



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    [Verb]  | "conferring (on)" 


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