confer in Dutch
confer in Dutch is toekennen, schenken, consulteren — confer means to talk something over with others; to discuss and seek advice.
confer in Dutch
toekennen
(transitive) To grant as a possession; to bestow. [from 16th c.]
schenken
(transitive) To grant as a possession; to bestow. [from 16th c.]
toekennen
(intransitive) To talk together, to consult, discuss; to collogue. [from 16th c.]
consulteren
(intransitive) To talk together, to consult, discuss; to collogue. [from 16th c.]
overleggen
(intransitive) To talk together, to consult, discuss; to collogue. [from 16th c.]
schenken
(intransitive) To talk together, to consult, discuss; to collogue. [from 16th c.]
verzamelen
(obsolete, transitive) To bring together; to collect, gather. [16th–17th c.]
bijdragen
(obsolete) To contribute; to conduce. [16th–18th c.]
What does "confer" mean?
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verb To talk something over with others; to discuss and seek advice.
"The lawyers conferred before entering the courtroom."
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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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confer in a sentence
- The lawyers conferred before entering the courtroom.
- She conferred with her doctor about the test results.
- The university conferred an honorary degree on the retiring professor.
- Citizenship confers certain legal rights.
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What is "confer" in Dutch?
"confer" in Dutch is toekennen, schenken, consulteren. confer means: To talk something over with others; to discuss and seek advice.
How do you use "confer" in a sentence?
Example: "The lawyers conferred before entering the courtroom." In Dutch, "confer" is toekennen, schenken, consulteren.
Are there other ways to say "confer" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "confer": toekennen, schenken, consulteren, overleggen, verzamelen, bijdragen.
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