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conferred
[kuhn-furd]
adjective
(of a gift, award, or honor) bestowed or awarded.
Posthumously conferred awards will be presented to the deceasedās spouse or next-of-kin.
verb
the simple past tense and past participle of confer.
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- unconferred adjective
- well-conferred adjective
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of conferred1
Example Sentences
Sporting a tricolour clip on his lapel, the musician had Irish citizenship conferred on him in Killarney and said it was a "a monumental day" for all involved.
But as the former footballer was conferred his knighthood on Friday, reports of family drama threaten to overshadow the milestone.
Nervous parents and educators browsed apps dedicated to tracking ICE activity, refreshed their social media feeds and conferred with one another about the latest rumors.
The government said it had conferred with families of crash victims, and said many either supported or did not oppose the deal.
Cindy Kane, who sits on the neighborhood associationās board, said residents conferred with police, their local City Council office and other neighborhood associations before making their pick.
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