The university conferred its highest degree on him.
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Conferred
//kənˈfɝd//
Synonyms for "conferred" (152 found)
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grantguidehandhand downhand onhand outhand overhave conversationsheaphelp tohold conferencehuddleimpartinstructissuekibitzlavishlendlet havemake over
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She conferred with her lawyer.
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Tom conferred with his lawyer.
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Mary conferred with her lawyer.
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