v. t.
If we confer these observations with others of the like nature, we may find cause to rectify the general opinion. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
The public marks of honor and reward
Conferred upon me. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
The closeness and compactness of the parts resting together doth much confer to the strength of the union. Glanvill. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To have discourse; to consult; to compare views; to deliberate. [ 1913 Webster ]
Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered. Acts xxv. 12. [ 1913 Webster ]
You shall hear us confer of this. Shak.
n. [ Cf. Referee. ]
n. [ F. conférence. See Confer. ]
Helps and furtherances which . . . the mutual conference of all men's collections and observations may afford. Hocker. [ 1913 Webster ]
Nor with such free and friendly conference
As he hath used of old. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Conference meeting,
Conference room,
a. Relating to conference. [ R. ] Clarke. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift. Same as conferral.
pos>a. Capable of being conferred. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift.
adj. given formally or officially.
n. Same as Conferee. [ 1913 Webster ]