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Definition confer in British English

confer verb

verb
/kənˈfɜː(r)/
1

to give something such as authority, a legal right, or an honour to someone

Example

The university conferred an honorary doctorate on her.

Example

A share confers certain rights on the person who holds it.

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2

to discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision

Example

He asked for some time to confer with his lawyers.

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Definition confer in British English