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conferred

[kuhn-furd] / kənˈfɜrd /
ADJECTIVE
presented
Synonyms


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The Crown didn’t take offense; Queen Elizabeth II conferred Stewart’s knighthood in 2010.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

They point to the growing number of countries which have conferred de facto recognition by clinching deals, accrediting diplomats, operating embassies, and more.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

The Fields Medal is conferred every four years upon up to four outstanding mathematicians under the age of 40.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

He and Flores sat quietly, wearing headphones for translation while their attorneys conferred with the judge.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Workmen placed detour signs and orange cones on either end of the bridge, tied orange ribbons to webs, and conferred with their boss, Joe Cassini.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George


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