confer confer /kənˈfɝː/

verb

1. () Have a conference in order to talk something over  ( confab , confabulate , confer , consult )
   have a conference in order to talk something over
    We conferred about a plan of action
   We conferred about a plan of action
   
2. Present  ( confer , bestow )
   present
    The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated
   The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated
    Bestow an honor on someone
   bestow an honor on someone