Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
confer-a-degree
Verb
/kənˈfɜːr ə dɪˈɡriː/
Definition
To officially grant an academic degree or honors to someone.
Examples
- The university will confer degrees at the graduation ceremony.
- She was conferred an honorary degree for her contributions to science.
Meaning
The act of bestowing a degree, typically after a student has successfully completed a course of study in an educational institution.
Synonyms
- Bestow
- Grant
- Present
