confer
Example Sentences
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But Shakespeare as a brand remains unparalleled in our culture: Mere invocation of his work can confer a warm, orangey glow of importance upon an otherwise pedestrian reflection on it.
The blue check mark on Twitter has long conferred a special status.
From New York Times
Constitution does not confer a right to abortion.
From Salon
There are those who think that Mr. Kahlenberg is being used by Mr. Blum, who has made a specialty of challenging laws that he believes confer advantages or disadvantages by race.
From New York Times
The parties also promised to promote more efficient use of resources and confer on how they review investments from foreign entities in the sector, among other pledges.
From New York Times
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