confer
Translation
to confer, to discuss, to bestow
Examples
The team will confer on the new project.
The team will confer on the new project.
The university will confer a degree upon her.
The university will confer a degree upon her.
Grammar Patterns
((with sb.)) ((on/about sth.)) to discuss sth. with sb. The team will confer with the manager on the project.
((sth.)) ((on/upon sb.)) to bestow sth. upon sb. The university conferred a degree upon her.
Similar Words
Synonyms: discuss, consult, bestow, grant
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'ferre' (to bring). Literally 'to bring together', as in bringing people or ideas together.
Memory Tips
Think of people coming together for a 'conference' to 'confer' (discuss), or bringing an honour to someone to 'confer' it upon them.