confer in German
confer in German is erteilen, verleihen, übertragen — confer means to talk something over with others; to discuss and seek advice.
confer in German
erteilen
(transitive) To grant as a possession; to bestow. [from 16th c.]
verleihen
(transitive) To grant as a possession; to bestow. [from 16th c.]
übertragen
(transitive) To grant as a possession; to bestow. [from 16th c.]
konferieren
(intransitive) To talk together, to consult, discuss; to collogue. [from 16th c.]
beraten
(intransitive) To talk together, to consult, discuss; to collogue. [from 16th c.]
besprechen
(intransitive) To talk together, to consult, discuss; to collogue. [from 16th c.]
erteilen
(intransitive) To talk together, to consult, discuss; to collogue. [from 16th c.]
verleihen
(intransitive) To talk together, to consult, discuss; to collogue. [from 16th c.]
übertragen
(intransitive) To talk together, to consult, discuss; to collogue. [from 16th c.]
zusammensammeln
(obsolete, transitive) To bring together; to collect, gather. [16th–17th c.]
zusammentragen
(obsolete, transitive) To bring together; to collect, gather. [16th–17th 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 German?
"confer" in German is erteilen, verleihen, übertragen. 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 German, "confer" is erteilen, verleihen, übertragen.
Are there other ways to say "confer" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "confer": erteilen, verleihen, übertragen, konferieren, beraten, besprechen.
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