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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesconférer
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /kɔ̃.fe.ʁe/
"Le président va conférer cette haute distinction."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To confer or present an honor, right, or gift.
"The university decided to bestow an honorary degree upon the distinguished scientist." - 2
To apply or devote time, effort, or attention to something.
"She chose to bestow her full attention on the intricate restoration project."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating from Middle English 'bestowen', from Old English 'be-' (intensive prefix) and 'stow' (a place, room). Originally meaning to stow or place somewhere, it evolved during the 16th century to signify applying, dedicating, or conferring a gift, honor, or right upon someone.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bestow" is said worldwide
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conférer
Transliteration: /kɔ̃.fe.ʁe/
"Le président va conférer cette haute distinction."
verleihen
Transliteration: /fɛɐ̯ˈlaɪ̯ən/
"Die Universität wird ihm die Ehrendoktorwürde verleihen."
conferire
Transliteration: /koɱfeˈriːre/
"Il comitato ha deciso di conferire il premio al giovane artista."
otorgar
Transliteration: /o.toɾˈɣaɾ/
"El rey decidió otorgar el título nobiliario al héroe de guerra."
conferir
Transliteration: /kõ.feˈɾiɾ/
"A instituição vai conferir uma medalha de honra ao mérito."
प्रदान करना
Transliteration: pradān karnā
"राष्ट्रपतियों द्वारा वीरता पुरस्कार प्रदान किया गया।"
授予
Transliteration: shòu yǔ
"委员会决定向他授予终身成就奖。"
수여하다
Transliteration: suyeohada
"대학 측은 그에게 명예 박사 학위를 수여하기로 했다."
授与する
Transliteration: juyo suru
"政府は彼女に勲章を授与しました。"
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