'Conferring' definitions:
Definition of 'Conferring'
From: GCIDE
- Confer \Con*fer"\ (k[o^]n*f[~e]r"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Conferred; p. pr. & vb. n. Conferring.] [L. conferre to bring together, contribute, consult; con- + ferre to bear: cf. F. conf['e]rer. See 1st Bear.]
- 1. To bring together for comparison; to compare. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- If we confer these observations with others of the like nature, we may find cause to rectify the general opinion. --Boyle. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To grant as a possession; to bestow. [1913 Webster]
- The public marks of honor and reward Conferred upon me. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- 3. To contribute; to conduce. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- The closeness and compactness of the parts resting together doth much confer to the strength of the union. --Glanvill. [1913 Webster]
Words containing 'Conferring'
- Confer,
- Conference,
- Conferred,
- confer with,
- conferment,
- Conference meeting,
- Conference room,
- conference call,
- conference center,
- conference house,
- conference table,
- news conference,
- potsdam conference,
- press conference,
- pretrial conference,
- yalta conference,
- National Football Conference,
- round-table conference