Conferring

Pronunciation: /kənˈfɜːrɪŋ/

Conferring (verb)

  1. To give someone a title, degree, or honor officially.
  2. To discuss or exchange ideas with others to reach a decision.

Examples

  • They are conferring a title to the best student.
  • They are conferring about the new project proposal.

Common collocations: confer a degree, confer an honor, confer with colleagues, confer on a topic

Synonyms of Conferring

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Conferring

  • — To keep something back instead of giving it.
  • — To refuse to grant or allow something.