— conferment , n. — conferrable , adj. — conferrer , n.
/keuhn ferr"/ , v. , conferred, conferring .
v.i.
1. to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation.
v.t.
2. to bestow upon as a gift, favor, honor, etc.: to confer a degree on a graduate.
3. Obs. to compare.
[ 1400-50 for earlier sense "to summon"; 1520-30 for current senses; late ME conferen conferre to bring together, compare, consult with, equiv. to con- CON- + ferre to carry, BEAR 1 ]
Syn. 1. See consult. 2. See give .