confer (on)

verb

Definition of confer (on)next
as in to bestow (on or upon)

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  1. provide
  2. equip
  3. clothe
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  • Amphibious skis help the motorcycle remain above the water’s surface, while the front ski provides directional control during the crossing.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
  • For now, the trial provides compelling evidence that a cancer’s individuality can become a therapeutic opportunity.
    — Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of provide
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  • Reactions could be split along religious lines—and some belief systems may be better equipped to deal with aliens than others, experts say.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Matching output with prices The research also examined how electricity market conditions could influence the operation of nuclear plants equipped with thermal storage.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of equip
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  • Find a companion clad in a Lee Union-all or Dickies coverall and Michael Myers mask to complete the look.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • That canted, seven-sided building boldly incorporated a Lockheed F-104 Starfighter jet into its sheet metal and stucco-clad architecture.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of clothe
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“Confer (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confer%20%28on%29. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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