1. giving or granting something, especially an honor, degree, or privilege
Usage: present participle of confer
2. having a discussion or consultation with someone
Usage: present participle of confer

Examples

• The university is conferring honorary degrees on three distinguished alumni.
• The committee spent hours conferring about the budget proposal.
• She is conferring with her lawyer before making a decision.
• The king will be conferring knighthood on the brave soldier.
• The doctors are conferring about the patient’s treatment options.
• They are conferring special privileges on senior members.
• The board is conferring with experts before announcing the policy.