Associations to the word «Confer»

Wiktionary

CONFER, verb. (obsolete) (intransitive) To compare. [16th–18th c.]
CONFER, verb. (intransitive) To talk together, to consult, discuss; to deliberate. [from 16th c.]
CONFER, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To bring together; to collect, gather. [16th–17th c.]
CONFER, verb. (transitive) To grant as a possession; to bestow. [from 16th c.]
CONFER, verb. (obsolete) (intransitive) To contribute; to conduce. [16th–18th c.]

Dictionary definition

CONFER, verb. Have a conference in order to talk something over; "We conferred about a plan of action".
CONFER, verb. Present; "The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated"; "bestow an honor on someone".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada