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CONFER

(verb)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Confer.

How to pronounce confer:

UK

Confer - as a verb

Have a conference in order to talk something over

Example: "We conferred about a plan of action"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confab13confabulate18consult9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discuss10hash outtalk over
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Present

Example: "The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bestow11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
award9present9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The professors confer with each other to decide on the curriculum for the new semester."
"The board of directors will confer the prestigious award to the winner of the competition."
"The leaders of the two countries will confer on matters of national security."
"The committee needs to confer before making a final decision."
"I need to confer with my lawyer before signing the contract."
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Word Game Points

Is CONFER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, confer is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONFER has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is CONFER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, confer is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONFER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is CONFER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, confer is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONFER has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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