conférer

Definitions of conférer
  1. verb
    have a conference in order to talk something over
    synonyms: consulter, prendre conseil
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    type of:
    discuter à fond
    speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion
  2. verb
    present
    synonyms: accorder, donner
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    types:
    achever ses études
    confer an academic degree upon
    type of:
    adjuger, décerner
    give, especially as an honor or reward
  3. verb
    give as judged due or on the basis of merit
    synonyms: accorder, attribuer, concéder, décerner, octroyer
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    types:
    pensionner
    grant a pension to
    type of:
    donner
    cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
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