Conferring: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
conferring
[ kษnหfษหrษชล ]
in a meeting
To discuss or exchange views in order to reach a decision or agreement. It often involves a formal meeting where people share their opinions and ideas.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They were conferring about the best way to approach the project.
- The committee is conferring on the new policy proposal.
honors or titles
To bestow an honor, favor, or gift upon someone. It is often used in the context of giving a title or award to someone.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The university will be conferring an honorary degree upon the guest speaker.
- The king is conferring knighthood upon the brave warrior.
Translations
Translations of the word "conferring" in other languages:
๐ต๐น conferindo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฐเคพเคฎเคฐเฅเคถ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช beratend
๐ฎ๐ฉ berkonsultasi
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะดััะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ naradzanie siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ธ่ซใใ
๐ซ๐ท confรฉrer
๐ช๐ธ conferir
๐น๐ท danฤฑลma
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ดํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุดุงูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ radit se
๐ธ๐ฐ konzultovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่ฎจ
๐ธ๐ฎ posvetovati se
๐ฎ๐ธ rรกรฐfรฆra sig
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตาฃะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแกแฃแแขแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษslษhษtlษลmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ conferir
Word origin
The word 'conferring' originates from the Latin word 'conferre', which means 'to bring together'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass the idea of discussing, exchanging views, and bestowing honors. The act of conferring has been a common practice in various cultures and societies as a way to make decisions, exchange ideas, and recognize achievements.
See also: conference, conferment, conferred, conferrer.