confer

verb
UK: /kənˈfɜː/
US: /kənˈfɜːr/

  1. To discuss something important in order to make a decision.

    1. I need to confer with my boss about the project details.
    2. The president will confer with advisors before making a statement.

  2. To give something such as an award or title to someone.

    1. The university will confer an honorary degree on the author.
    2. This honor will confer many opportunities to those who accept it.

Synonyms

discuss consult bestow grant meeting seminar
confer noun

  1. A meeting to discuss something or exchange opinions.

    1. I am at the conference to confer with my colleagues about the new strategy.
    2. Let's have a confer about this new deal, so you can understand my position better.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "confer" in English means: To discuss something important in order to make a decision., To give something such as an award or title to someone..

The phonetic transcription of "confer" is /kənˈfɜː/ in British English and /kənˈfɜːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "confer": discuss, consult, bestow, grant, meeting, seminar.

Example usage of "confer": "I need to confer with my boss about the project details.". More examples on the page.