Con*fer" (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Conferred (#); p. pr. & vb.
n. Conferring.] [L. conferre to bring
together, contribute, consult; con- + ferre to
bear: cf. F. conférer. See 1st Bear.]
1. To bring together for comparison; to
compare. [Obs.]
If we confer these observations with others
of the like nature, we may find cause to rectify the general
opinion.
Boyle.
2. To grant as a possession; to
bestow.
The public marks of honor and reward
Conferred upon me.
Milton.
3. To contribute; to conduce.
[Obs.]
The closeness and compactness of the parts resting
together doth much confer to the strength of the
union.
Glanvill.
Con*fer", v. i. To have
discourse; to consult; to compare views; to deliberate.
Festus, when he had conferred with the
council, answered.
Acts xxv. 12.
You shall hear us confer of this.
Shak.
Syn. -- To counsel; advise; discourse; converse.
