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conferred Definition and Meaning in English (conferred definition)

verb
Synonyms:grantedbestowedawarded
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Conferred definition: To have granted or bestowed a title, degree, benefit, or right upon someone.

Definitions of Conferred

  1. 1verb(formal)

    To have granted or bestowed a title, degree, benefit, or right upon someone.

  2. 2verb

    To have discussed something with someone in order to exchange opinions or get advice.

Example Sentences

formal

“The university conferred an honorary degree upon the distinguished scientist.”

casual

“They conferred for hours before making a final decision.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveconfer
third person singularconfers
present participleconferring
nounconferment
nounconference

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