verb
- to discuss something with someone in order to exchange opinions or get advice
- to give or grant something (such as a degree, title, or honor) to someone
Usage: formal
Examples
- The lawyers need to confer before making their decision.
- I should confer with my supervisor about this project.
- The university will confer honorary degrees at graduation.
- The committee conferred the award on three deserving students.
- Let me confer with my colleagues and get back to you.
- The king conferred knighthood upon the brave soldier.
- The board will confer about the budget proposal tomorrow.