CONFER

confer. Confer, v. to discourse, bestow, compare

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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. 1. To bring together for comparison; to compare.
If we confer these observations with others of the like nature, we may find cause to rectify the general opinion. Boyle. 2. 2. To grant as a possession; to bestow.
The public marks of honor and reward Conferred upon me. Milton. 3. 3. To contribute; to conduce.
The closeness and compactness of the parts resting together doth much confer to the strength of the union. Glanvill.