Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Confer (-red, -ring)
confer (-red, -ring), v. [L. confer-re, to bring together, collect, gather, consult together, compare, bestow.] (webplay: bear, bestow, citizen, coronation, honor, nature, privileges, royal, show, title).
- Give; grant; award; present; bestow; bequeath.
- Discuss; exchange ideas in conversation.
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