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- [kuh n-fur]
- /kənˈfɜr/
- /kənˈfɜːr/
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- [kuh n-fur]
- /kənˈfɜr/
Definitions of confers word
- verb without object confers to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation. 1
- verb with object confers to bestow upon as a gift, favor, honor, etc.: to confer a degree on a graduate. 1
- verb with object confers Obsolete. to compare. 1
- noun confers Third-person singular simple present indicative form of confer. 1
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Origin of confers
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 Confers
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
confers 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 55% 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.
confers usage trend in Literature
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