confer
[kənˈfɜː]
[kənˈfʌɹ]
A conference is a meeting between people who share common goals or interests. It's not just any meeting though - it usually involves experts or important figures discussing something specific.
When we say someone confers with someone else, what we mean is that they have a conversation or discussion about something important. This can be in person, over the phone, or even online. Confer doesn't necessarily imply a big group of people; often it's just two people talking things through.
How common is "confer"?
Word confer is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
verb
To grant as a possession; to bestow.
Example: The college has conferred an honorary degree upon the visiting Prime Minister.
afford
Real examples of "confer" in context
