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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Conferred (); p. pr. & vb. n.Conferring.] [L. conferre to bring together, contribute, consult; con- + ferre to bear: cf. F. confrer. See 1st Bear.] 1. To bring together for comparison; to compare. [Obs.] If we confer these observations with others of the like nature, we may find cause to rectify the general opinion. Boyle. 2. To grant as a possession; to bestow. The public marks of honor and reward Conferred upon me. Milton. 3. To contribute; to conduce. [Obs.] The closeness and compactness of the parts resting together doth much confer to the strength of the union. Glanvill. Confer" v. i.To have discourse; to consult; to compare views; to deliberate. Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered. Acts xxv. 12. You shall hear us confer of this. Shak. Syn. -- To counsel; advise; discourse; converse. スポンサード リンク
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