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• past tense form of confer.
• past participle of confer.

conferred

American  

[kuhn-furd] / kənˈfɜrd /

adjective

1. (of a gift, award, or honor) bestowed or awarded.

   Posthumously conferred awards will be presented to the deceased’s spouse or next-of-kin.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of confer.

Other Word Forms

• unconferred
  adjective
• well-conferred
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of conferred

confer ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

conferred

Mr. Kidd describes this as “a spectacular breach of conventional academic protocol,” especially as the dons conferred unopposed—on the same day—an honorary degree on Alessandro Pertini, the 88-year-old Italian president.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

They point to the growing number of countries which have conferred de facto recognition by clinching deals, accrediting diplomats, operating embassies, and more.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

It’s clear they also wanted to maintain the impunity conferred by America’s superpower status.

From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026

Besides the savings, the status conferred from having the credit card meant he was able to check bags, free of charge, and receive upgrades to business-class seats.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

The guards conferred, went inside, and came out with someone who looked more important than they.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

Related Words

• given
• granted