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as in granted
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
the British monarch continues to confer knighthood on those who are outstanding in their fields of endeavor
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as in consulted
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
my parents are going to confer with a financial adviser about saving for their retirement
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Recent Examples of conferred
And during his four years in office, President Carter often conferred with Ford, Hochman tells PEOPLE, by seeking his advice and support and keeping him informed of certain executive goings-on.
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
This number should be zero or close to it if herd immunity existed, which refers to the protection conferred onto a community against a contagious disease when a certain percentage of the population becomes immune.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Harvard’s lofty position is apparent on the chart below, showcasing the number of degrees conferred amongst the elite.
—Ross Pomeroy, Big Think, 19 Dec. 2024
Herd immunity refers to the protection conferred upon a population against contagious diseases when a certain percentage of a population is protected against a disease through vaccination or prior exposure.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The Golden Globes recently conferred a staggering 10 nominations upon Emilia Perez, including supporting actress nods for both Gomez and Saldaña.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Haugen conferred with center manager Ben Montgomery.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel left his wealth to create a prize that rewards discoveries that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.
—Melina Khan, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
The community Elder—a term of endearment and respect conferred onto her by her community—hosts experiences centered on Aboriginal art and Dreamtime stories, local history and culture, as well as educational food talks.
—Riley Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2024
Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
This number should be zero or close to it if herd immunity existed, which refers to the protection conferred onto a community against a contagious disease when a certain percentage of the population becomes immune.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Harvard’s lofty position is apparent on the chart below, showcasing the number of degrees conferred amongst the elite.
—Ross Pomeroy, Big Think, 19 Dec. 2024
Herd immunity refers to the protection conferred upon a population against contagious diseases when a certain percentage of a population is protected against a disease through vaccination or prior exposure.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The Golden Globes recently conferred a staggering 10 nominations upon Emilia Perez, including supporting actress nods for both Gomez and Saldaña.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Haugen conferred with center manager Ben Montgomery.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel left his wealth to create a prize that rewards discoveries that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.
—Melina Khan, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
The community Elder—a term of endearment and respect conferred onto her by her community—hosts experiences centered on Aboriginal art and Dreamtime stories, local history and culture, as well as educational food talks.
—Riley Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conferred
Verb
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The source was granted anonymity to speak about classified matters.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Just days before their performance, the court granted the preliminary injunction.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ancelotti is sometimes consulted but does not dictate decision-making.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Stacey also consulted family and friends who frequently visit or live in Boston for their input and researched guest reviews from many websites for others.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Dec. 2024
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Things calmed down until the 89th minute, when Mexico was awarded a spot kick after the blatant handball from Córdoba inside his own penalty area.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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The proposal started when Virginia Tech's Monument Across Appalachian Virginia project was awarded money to help fund the work of researcher Glenna Moore.—
Jalynn Hilton,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2025
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The officials discussed specific plans being drawn up to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen over the next two days, debating the pros and cons of carrying out the strikes.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Secretary discussed Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza, and efforts to help release the hostages and bring them home.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Conferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conferred. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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