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   Confer , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Conferred ; p. pr. & vb. n. Conferring.] [L. conferre to bring together, contribute, consult; con- + ferre to bear: cf. F. conférer. See 1st Bear.]
    To bring together for comparison; to compare. [Obs.]
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   If we confer these observations with others of the like nature, we may find cause to rectify the general opinion.
   Boyle.
   
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   To grant as a possession; to bestow.
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   The public marks of honor and reward
   Conferred upon me.
   Milton.
   
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   To contribute; to conduce. [Obs.]
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   The closeness and compactness of the parts resting together doth much confer to the strength of the union.
   Glanvill.
   
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   Confer, v. i. To have discourse; to consult; to compare views; to deliberate.
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   Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered.
   Acts xxv. 12.
   
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   You shall hear us confer of this.
   Shak.
   Syn. -- To counsel; advise; discourse; converse.
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