–v.i.
to talk things over; consult together; exchange ideas: »
The President often confers with his advisers.
SYNONYM(S): See syn. under consult. (Cf. ↑consult)–v.t.
1. to give; bestow: »
The President conferred a medal on each of the astronauts.
SYNONYM(S): award. See syn. under give. (Cf. ↑give)2. Obsolete. to compare.
╂[< Latin cōnferre < com- together + ferre bring]
–con|fer´ra|ble, adjective.
–con|fer´rer, noun.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.