confer
/kənˈfɜːr/
con · fer
kən · ˈfɜːr
English Definition
v. grant; bestow; discuss
Significado en Español
conferir, otorgar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ban cho, thảo luận
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con- (together) + fer (bring) → grant, discuss.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “confer” as it is used in the sentence: The committee will confer to decide the winner of the award.
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A
withdraw
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B
consult
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C
ignore
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D
delay
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B — consult.
“confer” means v. grant; bestow; discuss
Common questions about “confer”
What does “confer” mean?
confer — v. grant; bestow; discuss. In Chinese: 授予；协商.
How do you pronounce “confer”?
confer is pronounced /kənˈfɜːr/. It breaks into 2 syllables: con · fer.
Is “confer” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. confer appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “confer”?
con- (together) + fer (bring) → grant, discuss.
