confer
verb (used without object)
to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation.
is conferring
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present progressiveof confer (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Usually if you have something come out and really start to spread internationally, and grow and take over, there’s some pretty apparent change that is conferring that kind of advantage to it.
From Salon β Oct. 9, 2024
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, far behind in the delegate count, is conferring with advisers to “assess the path forward.”
From Slate β Mar. 4, 2020
He said he is conferring with staff to figure out the date and method.
From Washington Post β Dec. 20, 2017
Jim Howe, director of the Nature Conservancy's regional chapter, said the preservation group is conferring with several groups about protecting the depot's wildlife habitat while opening it for recreation, tourism and sustainable economic development.
From Los Angeles Times β Nov. 16, 2015
"I will bring her to tea with you, Eleanor," replies Mrs. Mounteagle, feeling she is conferring an immense honour on Mrs. Roche.
From When the Birds Begin to Sing by Harold Piffard
