Thesaurus
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>
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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