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• Verbo que se usa para denotar el acto de otorgar o conceder algo (como un título, grado o beneficio) o para discutir conjuntamente con el fin de intercambiar opiniones o ideas.

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.

   consultar, deliberar

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscommuneconfabulateconsultconversedeliberatediscussparleytalk

2. Bestow or grantC1formal

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

   Otorgar o conferir

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaccordawardbestowgivegrantpresentvouchsafe

   Antónimosdenyrevoketakewithhold

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