con·fer 
/kənˈfɚ/ verb
con·fers; con·ferred; con·fer·ring /kənˈfɚ/ verb formal 1 [no obj] : to discuss something important in order to make a decision
▪ The lawyer and judge conferred about the ruling. — often + with ▪ I'll confer with [=consult] my wife and let you know what we decide. 2 [+ obj] : to give (something, such as a degree, award, title, right, etc.) to someone or something — usually + on or upon ▪ The university will confer an honorary degree on the governor. ▪ The law conferred upon people over the age of 18 the right to vote.
▪ The lawyer and judge conferred about the ruling. — often + with ▪ I'll confer with [=consult] my wife and let you know what we decide.
