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Meaning of conferred
The primary meaning of the word "conferred" is to give someone a particular honor, status, or right.
Etymology of conferred
The word "conferred" originates from the Latin words "con" (meaning "together") and "ferre" (meaning "to bring" or "to bear"), with the past tense and past participle form of the verb "confer", which means "to bring together" or "to discuss".
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of giving or bestowing something, such as a title, honor, or right, and also to describe the act of discussing or consulting with someone.
Synonyms
awarded
granted
bestowed
presented
given
donated
imparted
transmitted
transferred
assigned
allocated
apportioned
doled
dispensed
dealt
handed
offered
provided
supplied
furnished
endowed
invested
gifted
honored
privileged
recognized
acknowledged
accredited
certified
licensed
permitted
allowed
authorized
sanctioned
ratified
confirmed
validated
verified
accepted
admitted
admitted to
initiated
inducted
installed
ordained
consecrated
dedicated
devoted
Definitions
- To give someone a particular honor, status, or right, especially in a formal or official way
- * To discuss or talk about something with someone, especially in order to make a decision or come to an agreement
Usage Examples
- The university conferred an honorary degree on the renowned scientist.
- * The committee conferred with the experts to come to a decision.
- * The king conferred a knighthood on the brave soldier.
Antonyms
rejected
denied
refused
withheld
withdrawn
taken
removed
deleted
eliminated
abolished
canceled
revoked
annulled
nullified
invalidated
disqualified
barred
banned
prohibited
forbidden
disallowed
unapproved
unauthorized
unlicensed
uncertified
unaccredited