Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-fuh-ree]
- /ˌkɒn fəˈri/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kon-fuh-ree]
- /ˌkɒn fəˈri/
Definitions of conferree word
- noun conferree a person on whom something is conferred, especially the recipient of an academic degree. 1
- noun conferree a person, group, etc., that confers or takes part in a conference. 1
- noun conferree Alternative form of conferee. 1
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Origin of conferree
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1765-75; confer + -ee
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Parts of speech for Conferree
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conferree popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
conferree usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conferree
noun conferree
- beneficiary — Someone who is a beneficiary of something is helped by it.
- heir — a person who inherits or has a right of inheritance in the property of another following the latter's death.
- donee — a person to whom a gift is made.
- legatee — a person to whom a legacy is bequeathed.
- awardee — the recipient of an award.
Antonyms for conferree
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