01 v. t. To bring together for comparison; to compare.
imp. & p. p.
Conferred; p. pr. & vb. n.
Conferring
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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.
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To grant as a possession; to bestow.“The public marks of honor and reward Conferred upon me.” — Milton.
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To contribute; to conduce.[Obs.]“The closeness and compactness of the parts resting together doth much confer to the strength of the union.” — Glanvill.