Conferred: meaning, definitions and examples

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conferred

 

[ kษ™nหˆfษœหr ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a formal setting

To confer is to grant or bestow a title, degree, benefit, or right. It often implies a formal ceremony or official act. It can also mean to have discussions with others to exchange views and reach an agreement.

Synonyms

award, bestow, grant

Examples of usage

  • The university conferred an honorary degree upon the distinguished professor.
  • The committee will confer with the stakeholders before making a decision.
Context #2 | Verb

in a casual setting

To confer informally is to consult or discuss something in order to exchange opinions or seek advice. It can also mean to have a conversation or dialogue with someone.

Synonyms

chat, consult, discuss

Examples of usage

  • Let's confer about the best approach to this project.
  • I need to confer with my colleagues before finalizing the details.

Translations

Translations of the word "conferred" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conferido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฆเคพเคจ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verliehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diberikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะดะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyznany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽˆไธŽใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท confรฉrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conferido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท verilen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์—ฌ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ู†ูˆุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ udฤ›lenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ udelenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽˆไบˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podeljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veitt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั€ั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒญแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ verilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conferido

Word origin

The word 'conferred' originates from the Latin word 'conferre', which means 'to bring together' or 'to compare'. The concept of conferring titles or degrees has been a part of formal ceremonies for centuries, symbolizing the transfer of authority or honor.

See also: conference, conferment, conferrer, conferring.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,561, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.