transcription, транскрипция: [ kən-ˈfər ]
verb
( con·ferred ; con·fer·ring )
Etymology: Latin conferre to bring together, from com- + ferre to carry — more at bear
Date: circa 1500
intransitive verb
: to compare views or take counsel : consult
transitive verb
1. : to bestow from or as if from a position of superiority
conferred an honorary degree on her
knowing how to read was a gift conferred with manhood — Murray Kempton
2. : to give (as a property or characteristic) to someone or something
a reputation for power will confer power — John Spanier
Synonyms: see give
• con·fer·ment -ˈfər-mənt noun
• con·fer·ra·ble -ˈfər-ə-bəl adjective
• con·fer·ral -ˈfər-əl noun
• con·fer·rer -ˈfər-ər noun