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conferred

[kənˈfɜːrd]
verb
conferiu
1. past tense of confer; to discuss or exchange ideas with someone
She conferred with her colleagues before making a decision.
Ela conferiu com seus colegas antes de tomar uma decisão.
2. to grant or bestow (a degree, title, honor, etc.)
The university conferred an honorary degree upon him.
A universidade conferiu um diploma honorário a ele.
3. to compare or consult together
They conferred on the matter for hours.
Eles conferiram sobre o assunto por horas.
Synonyms
discussedconsultedbestowedgrantedawardeddeliberated
Antonyms
withhelddeniedrefused

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conferiu
most common usage
São Paulo
conferiu
standard usage
Portugal
conferiu
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

confer with someone
confer upon someone
confer a degree
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