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confer

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of CONFER

1
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>
Synonyms accord, award, grant, vest
2
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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