confer

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemandem etwas zu verleihen oder zu gewähren (z. B. einen Titel, einen Grad oder ein Privileg) oder sich mit anderen zu beraten, um Meinungen oder Ideen auszutauschen.

A verb used to indicate the act of granting or bestowing something (such as a title, degree, or benefit) or to consult together in order to compare opinions or exchange ideas.

1. Discuss or consultB2formal

   To have a discussion or exchange opinions with someone, usually to reach a decision.

   Sich beraten

   • The committee will confer before making a final decision.
   • She conferred with her colleagues about the new policy.
   • The lawyers conferred privately for an hour.

   Synonymecommuneconfabulateconsultconversedeliberatediscussparleytalk

2. Bestow or grantC1formal

   To give or grant something, such as a title, honor, or benefit.

   Verleihen

   • The university conferred an honorary degree upon the scientist.
   • The king conferred knighthood on the brave soldier.
   • The award confers great prestige on the recipient.

   Synonymeaccordawardbestowgivegrantpresentvouchsafe

   Antonymedenyrevoketakewithhold

Phrasal-Variantenconfer with