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confer

🇬🇧 UK/kən'fɜː/🇺🇸 US/kәn'fә:/
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Definitions

v.

To grant or bestow something such as a title or honor; to discuss or consult with others.

授予(称号、荣誉等);协商,商议

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
contogether, with
+
fercarry, bear, bring
=confer

Common Collocations

  • 1.confer with与...商讨
  • 2.confer a degree颁发学位

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The university conferred an honorary degree upon the scientist.

  • 2.

    The president will confer with advisors about the new policy.

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