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Definition of: confer
(kən·fûr′) v. ·ferred, ·fer·ring v.t.
1. To grant as a gift or benefit; bestow.
2. Obs. To collate; compare.
—v.i.
3. To hold conference; consult. See synonyms under CONSULT, DELIBERATE, GIVE. [<L conferre <com- together + ferre bring, carry]
—con·fer′ment noun
—con·fer′ra·ble adjective
—con·fer′rer noun
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