confer

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'acte d'accorder ou d'octroyer quelque chose (comme un titre, un diplôme ou un avantage) ou pour se concerter afin d'échanger des opinions ou des idées.

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.

   Conférer, délibérer

   • 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.

   Synonymescommuneconfabulateconsultconversedeliberatediscussparleytalk

2. Bestow or grantC1formal

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

   conférer (accorder)

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccordawardbestowgivegrantpresentvouchsafe

   Antonymesdenyrevoketakewithhold

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