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as in grants
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
the British monarch continues to confer knighthood on those who are outstanding in their fields of endeavor
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as in consults
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
my parents are going to confer with a financial adviser about saving for their retirement
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Recent Examples of confers
In their comments, industry groups, the Indoor Tanning Association and the American Suntanning Association, dispute the scientific evidence that exposure to UV radiation at a young age, including from tanning beds, confers greater risk.
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Will Stone, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
By law, a refugee has to wait a year before applying for a green card that confers permanent residency.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
In an exchange with Jordan, Bondi agreed that while the Constitution confers a right to protest, protesters do not have the right to disrupt religious services.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
That is the sole province of the president under our constitutional scheme, which confers extremely broad executive powers on the president, especially in foreign relations.
—Sandeep Gopalan, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
The plant’s namesake milky sap contains toxic chemicals that make the monarch butterflies themselves hazardous to predators — and confers some protection against OE.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Graduation from one of the top 100 Chinese universities confers lifelong financial and professional benefits.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Luigi Mangione confers with his attorney Jacob Kaplan in court Monday.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 1 Dec. 2025
What once telegraphed cheapness now confers extreme value.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Will Stone, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
By law, a refugee has to wait a year before applying for a green card that confers permanent residency.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
In an exchange with Jordan, Bondi agreed that while the Constitution confers a right to protest, protesters do not have the right to disrupt religious services.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
That is the sole province of the president under our constitutional scheme, which confers extremely broad executive powers on the president, especially in foreign relations.
—Sandeep Gopalan, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
The plant’s namesake milky sap contains toxic chemicals that make the monarch butterflies themselves hazardous to predators — and confers some protection against OE.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Graduation from one of the top 100 Chinese universities confers lifelong financial and professional benefits.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Luigi Mangione confers with his attorney Jacob Kaplan in court Monday.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 1 Dec. 2025
What once telegraphed cheapness now confers extreme value.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confers
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The approval comes just a few months after Lilly submitted the drug to the FDA as part of a program that grants speedy reviews for drugs that are considered national priority interests.—
Angelica Peebles,Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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Designed strictly for first-time players, this introductory promotion grants a $20 bonus just for signing up and making a minimum deposit of $10, alongside a 100% first deposit match up to $100.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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Bumgarner confirmed there is no current partnership between the humane society and United Way, but that United Way frequently consults with organizations in distress.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Before every visit, my mom always consults me for packing tips on what to wear.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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The TikTok health trends Ashley discusses required some quick education.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Colm Tóibín discusses his new collection, The News from Dublin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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