confer
verb (used without object)
to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation.
have conferred
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present perfectof confer.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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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
Denisovans mated with Homo sapiens, and their DNA may have conferred resistance to certain diseases—a legacy that persists in today's descendants.
From Scientific American ● Mar. 31, 2023
“It is likely,” the statement continued, “that these additional mutations have conferred an immune escape advantage over other circulating Omicron sublineages, and therefore a higher reinfection risk is a possibility that needs further investigation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2022
That’s a departure from Nobel’s will, which states that the awards should endow “those who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit to mankind.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 1, 2022
I want to express my sincere gratitude for this great honor you have conferred on me by selecting me your Miss University for the coming year— The baby starts crying again.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
