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Confer vs Discourse - What's the difference?

confer | discourse | Synonyms |

Confer is a synonym of discourse.


In lang=en terms the difference between confer and discourse

is that confer is to grant as a possession; to bestow while discourse is to write or speak formally and at length.

In obsolete|transitive|lang=en terms the difference between confer and discourse

is that confer is (obsolete|transitive) to bring together; to collect, gather while discourse is (obsolete|transitive) to debate.

As verbs the difference between confer and discourse

is that confer is (obsolete|intransitive) to compare while discourse is to engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.

As a noun discourse is

(uncountable|archaic) verbal exchange, conversation.

Confer vs Gift - What's the difference?

confer | gift |


As a verb confer

is (obsolete|intransitive) to compare.

As an initialism gift is

(medicine) (gamete intrafallopian transfer).

Confer vs Tell - What's the difference?

confer | tell | Related terms |

Confer is a related term of tell.


As verbs the difference between confer and tell

is that confer is (obsolete|intransitive) to compare while tell is (lb) to count, reckon, or enumerate.

As a noun tell is

a reflexive, often habitual behavior, (especially) one occurring in a context that often features attempts at deception by persons under psychological stress (such as a poker game or police interrogation), that reveals information that the person exhibiting the behavior is attempting to withhold or tell can be (archaeology) a mound, originally in the middle east, over or consisting of the ruins of ancient settlements.

Confer vs Conform - What's the difference?

confer | conform |


In lang=en terms the difference between confer and conform

is that confer is to grant as a possession; to bestow while conform is to make similar in form or nature; to make suitable for a purpose; to adapt.

As verbs the difference between confer and conform

is that confer is (obsolete|intransitive) to compare while conform is (intransitive|of persons|often followed by to) to act in accordance with expectations; to behave in the manner of others, especially as a result of social pressure.

Givest vs Confer - What's the difference?

givest | confer |


As verbs the difference between givest and confer

is that givest is (give) while confer is (obsolete|intransitive) to compare.

Lovebird vs Confer - What's the difference?

lovebird | confer |


As a noun lovebird

is any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus agapornis , sometimes they are kept as cage birds, noted for their affection towards each other.

As a verb confer is

(obsolete|intransitive) to compare.

Imbue vs Confer - What's the difference?

imbue | confer |


In lang=en terms the difference between imbue and confer

is that imbue is (transitive): to wet or stain an object completely with some physical quality while confer is to grant as a possession; to bestow.

As verbs the difference between imbue and confer

is that imbue is (transitive): to wet or stain an object completely with some physical quality while confer is (obsolete|intransitive) to compare.

Confer vs Recognize - What's the difference?

confer | recognize |


In lang=en terms the difference between confer and recognize

is that confer is to grant as a possession; to bestow while recognize is to give an award.

As verbs the difference between confer and recognize

is that confer is (obsolete|intransitive) to compare while recognize is to match something or someone which one currently perceives to a memory of some previous encounter with the same entity or recognize can be to cognize again.

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