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conferring

con·fer
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-fur]
    • /kənˈfɜr/
    • /kənˈfɜːrɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-fur]
    • /kənˈfɜr/

Definitions of conferring word

  • verb without object conferring to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation. 1
  • verb with object conferring to bestow upon as a gift, favor, honor, etc.: to confer a degree on a graduate. 1
  • verb with object conferring Obsolete. to compare. 1
  • noun conferring Present participle of confer. 1
  • noun conferring The act of one who confers. 0

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Origin of conferring

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50 for earlier sense “to summon”; 1520-30 for current senses; late Middle English conferen < Latin conferre to bring together, compare, consult with, equivalent to con- con- + ferre to carry, bear1

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Parts of speech for Conferring

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

conferring popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% 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.

conferring usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for conferring

adj conferring

  • consulting — acting in an advisory capacity on professional matters
  • meeting — an assembly, as of persons and hounds for a hunt or swimmers or runners for a race or series of races: a track meet.
  • talking — to communicate or exchange ideas, information, etc., by speaking: to talk about poetry.
  • conversing — to talk informally with another or others; exchange views, opinions, etc., by talking.
  • deliberating — carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional: a deliberate lie.

noun conferring

  • groupthink — the practice of approaching problems or issues as matters that are best dealt with by consensus of a group rather than by individuals acting independently; conformity.
  • gabfest — a gathering at which there is a great deal of conversation.
  • rap session — a usually informal or unstructured group discussion, attended especially by people with shared interests, concerns, or problems.
  • negotiating — to deal or bargain with another or others, as in the preparation of a treaty or contract or in preliminaries to a business deal.
  • giving — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.

adjective conferring

  • counselling — Counselling is advice which a therapist or other expert gives to someone about a particular problem.

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