confer
1 antonym for confer — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To talk something over with others; to discuss and seek advice.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To talk something over with others; to discuss and seek advice.
“The lawyers conferred before entering the courtroom.”
2. verb
To formally give or grant something, such as a title, honor, or right.
“The university conferred an honorary degree on the retiring professor.”
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Antonyms
How to use confer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
confer with colleagues
confer a degree
confer a title
Etymology
From Latin cōnferō, "to bring together" — from con- ("together") + ferō ("to carry"). A doublet of "collate."
Full origin of confer →Frequently asked questions
What does “confer” mean?
The word “confer” means to talk something over with others; to discuss and seek advice. In plain terms, to discuss something with others, or to formally give someone a title, degree, or right.
How do you pronounce “confer”?
“Confer” is pronounced kuhn-FUR (/kənˈfʌɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “confer” in a sentence?
Here is “confer” used in a sentence: “The lawyers conferred before entering the courtroom.”
What part of speech is “confer”?
“Confer” is a verb.
Where does the word “confer” come from?
The word “confer” comes from Latin. From Latin cōnferō, "to bring together" — from con- ("together") + ferō ("to carry"). A doublet of "collate.".
Is “confer” a common word?
“Confer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “confer” have?
“Confer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to talk something over with others; to discuss and seek advice.
