confer — to have discussions; to have a meeting in order to exchange opinions or get advice
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to have discussions; to have a meeting in order to exchange opinions or get advice
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈfɜːr/
Example Sentences
- Let me confer with my cat before making this important decision.
- The school will confer the 'Best Pizza Eater' award on Tommy.
- The CEO needs to confer with the board before announcing the new policy.
confer
VERB[/kənˈfɜːr/]
to have discussions; to have a meeting in order to exchange opinions or get advice
The diplomats confer quietly before signing the historic treaty.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'conferre', composed of 'con-' (together) and 'ferre' (to bring or carry). The word originally meant 'to bring together' and evolved to mean 'to discuss or consult together'.
Breakdown
con- (together) + fer (carry/bring) + -er (one who) = confer (to bring together for discussion)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Let me confer with my cat before making this important decision.”
“The school will confer the 'Best Pizza Eater' award on Tommy.”
“The CEO needs to confer with the board before announcing the new policy.”
“Harvard University conferred an honorary doctorate on the Nobel Prize winner.”
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