confer | Definition of confer

Synonyms and Antonyms of confer

1 to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly

the British monarch continues to confer knighthood on those who are outstanding in their fields of endeavor

Synonyms of confer

accord, award, grant, vest

Words Related to confer

bestow, contribute, donate, give, present, show

furnish, provide, supply

extend, offer, proffer

allocate, appropriate, assign

appoint, designate, dub, fix, name, set

Near Antonyms of confer

abort, call, call off, drop, recall, repeal, rescind, revoke

abrogate, annul, invalidate, nullify, void, write off

recant, retract, take back, withdraw

2 to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem

my parents are going to confer with a financial adviser about saving for their retirement

Synonyms of confer

advise, confab, confabulate, consult, counsel, parley, powwow, treat

Words Related to confer

argue, bandy, bat (around), chew over, debate, deliberate, discuss, dispute, hash (over), kick around, moot, palaver, talk, talk over, ventilate

coach, guide, tutor

recommend, suggest

direct, refer (to)