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  1. 1. v. t. To bring together for comparison; to compare. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To grant as a possession; to bestow. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To contribute; to conduce. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. i. To have discourse; to consult; to compare views; to deliberate. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. have a conference in order to talk something over Source: wordnet
  6. 6. 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 as a 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. Glanvill. To have discourse; to consult; to compare views; to deliberate. Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered. Acts xxv. 12. You shall hear us confer of this. Shak. Syn. -- To counsel; advise; discourse; converse. Source: webster
  7. 7. To have discourse; to consult; to compare views; to deliberate.Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered. Acts xxv.12.You shall hear us confer of this. Shak. Source: adambom
  8. 8. v:100 v. have a conference in order to talk something over v. present Source: ecdict

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