CONFERS (ON) Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

confers (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of confer (on)

as in bestows (on or upon)

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Having lived long in an unusual place, Ruth provides a calm counterpoint to the frantic Tom.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, which provides aid in developing countries, will use Altair to monitor its projects remotely.

— Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

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