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

Etymology

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.