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conferred

/kənˈfɝd/verb2 syllables

Conferred means: have a conference in order to talk something over.

Synonyms for conferred5

verb, as in have a conference in order to talk something over

confer, confabulate, confab, consult

verb, as in present

confer, bestow

What does conferred mean?2

verb

1

have a conference in order to talk something over“We conferred about a plan of action”

2

present“The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with conferred?19

three syllables

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Conferred in a sentence

  • Before the conference, he conferred with his colleagues.ddnktr
  • The university conferred its highest degree on him.sundown
  • Political power is conferred under a temporary and defeasible tenure.remline
  • Tom and Mary conferred with their lawyers.CT
  • Tom and Mary conferred with their lawyer.CT

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