Meaning & use
confer
To discuss something with others in order to exchange opinions or reach a decision.
See it in a sentence
The lawyers conferred privately before presenting their final offer to the other side.
Teachers conferred with parents about the best way to support the struggling student.
A note on using this word
Confer meaning to discuss is followed by with, as in confer with colleagues, and should not be confused with confer meaning to grant.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To formally give a title, degree, right, or benefit to someone.
The university will confer honorary degrees on three scientists this spring.
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