confer
Translation
to discuss, to consult, to bestow, to grant
Examples
The lawyers will confer with the judge.
The lawyers will confer with the judge.
The university conferred an honorary degree on him.
The university conferred an honorary degree on him.
Grammar Patterns
((with sb.)) to discuss with (sb.) The lawyers will confer with the judge.
((sth.)) ((on/upon sb.)) to grant (sth.) to (sb.) The university conferred a degree on him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (discuss) consult, deliberate; (bestow) grant, award
Etymology
From Latin 'conferre', meaning 'to bring together', from 'con-' (together) + 'ferre' (to bring, carry).
Memory Tips
A 'conference' is a place where people 'confer' (discuss). Also, think of 'conferring' a medal, like carrying it to someone.