confer
Example Sentences
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Clare had previously always conferred with the all-knowing Afterlife, so, for the sake of the charade, he closed his eye, pretending to do just that.
From Literature
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Baghaei said that there have been no direct negotiations, but only messages through intermediaries stating that the U.S. wants to confer.
From Los Angeles Times
Our founders didn’t believe that power should rest with one person, and that however much was conferred on the president, it was temporary.
From Salon
The intelligence, logistics and decision-making advantages that AI systems confer will deliver near-term military gains and compounding advantages that endure far into the future.
Back in Chiapas, where he said he can’t find work, he is helping his parents cultivate their land, while also conferring with Maria on how they might reunite.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.