Confer \Con*fer"\ (k[o^]n*f[~e]r"), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Conferred; p. pr. & vb. n. Conferring.] [L. conferre to
bring together, contribute, consult; con- + ferre to bear:
cf. F. conf['e]rer. See 1st Bear.]
1. To bring together for comparison; to compare. [Obs.]
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If we confer these observations with others of the
like nature, we may find cause to rectify the
general opinion. --Boyle.
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2. To grant as a possession; to bestow.
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The public marks of honor and reward
Conferred upon me. --Milton.
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3. To contribute; to conduce. [Obs.]
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The closeness and compactness of the parts resting
together doth much confer to the strength of the
union. --Glanvill.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
conferred \conferred\ adj.
given formally or officially.
Syn: bestowed, presented.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
conferred
See confer
WordNet (r) 2.0
confer
adv : compare (used in texts to point the reader to another
location in the text) [syn: cf., cf, see, see
also]
v 1: have a conference in order to talk something over; "We
conferred about a plan of action" [syn: confabulate, confab,
consult]
2: present; "The university conferred a degree on its most
famous former student, who never graduated"; "bestow an
honor on someone" [syn: bestow]
[also: conferring, conferred]
WordNet (r) 2.0
conferred
adj : given formally or officially [syn: bestowed, presented]
WordNet (r) 2.0
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