Confer

[imp. & p. p. CONFERRED; p. pr. & vb. n. CONFERRING.] 1. To bring together for comparison; to compare. [Obs.] If we confer these observations with others of the like nature, we may find cause to rectify the general opinion. Boyle. 2. To grant a permanent possession; to bestow. *The public marks of honor and reward Conferred upon me. Milton.* 3. To contribute; to conduce. [Obs.] *The closeness and compactness of the parts resting together Doth much confer to the strength of the union. Glanville.*

(14), v. i. [Lat. conferre, confero, from con and ferre, to bear, carry, bring; Fr. conférer, Sp. conferir, It. conferire.] To discourse or converse in a serious manner; to compare views; to consult.

Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered. Acts xxv. 12.

Synonyms—To counsel; advise; discourse; converse.