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Pronunciation / Transliteration: pradan karna
"विश्वविद्यालय ने उसे डॉक्टर की उपाधि प्रदान की।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To have a discussion with someone in order to exchange opinions or get advice.
"The committee will confer before making a final decision." - 2
To grant or bestow an honor, a degree, or a right.
"An honorary degree was conferred upon her by the university."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'conferre', meaning 'to bring together, compare, consult', combining 'com-' (together) and 'ferre' (to bear, carry). Entering Middle English in the 15th century via Old French, the verb initially meant to compare or bring ideas together before shifting to its modern primary sense of granting an honor or engaging in consultation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Confer" is said worldwide
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conférer
Transliteration: conférer
"Le président va conférer avec ses ministres."
verleihen
Transliteration: verleihen
"Der Universität wurde das Recht verliehen, Titel zu vergeben."
conferire
Transliteration: conferire
"Il giudice decise di conferire il premio al miglior studente."
otorgar
Transliteration: otorgar
"El rey decidió conferir un título nobiliario al general."
conferir
Transliteration: conferir
"O diploma vai conferir novos direitos ao formando."
प्रदान करना
Transliteration: pradan karna
"विश्वविद्यालय ने उसे डॉक्टर की उपाधि प्रदान की।"
授予
Transliteration: shòu yǔ
"校长向优等毕业生授予了学位。"
수여하다
Transliteration: suyeohada
"대학은 그에게 명예 박사 학위를 수여했다."
授与する
Transliteration: juyō suru
"大学は彼に名誉学位を授与した。"
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