confer

As a verb confer

is (obsolete|intransitive) to compare.

As an adjective present is

present (that what''/''which is in the place talked about ).

As a noun present is

present tense.

Confer is a related term of make_known.

As verbs the difference between confer and make_known

is that confer is (obsolete|intransitive) to compare while make_known is to announce some information generally.

Communicate is a synonym of confer.

As verbs the difference between communicate and confer

is that communicate is to impart while confer is (obsolete|intransitive) to compare.

As verbs the difference between confer and concern

is that confer is (obsolete|intransitive) to compare while concern is (label) to relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

As a noun concern is

that which affects one's welfare or happiness.

In lang=en terms the difference between confer and commiserate

is that confer is to grant as a possession; to bestow while commiserate is to feel or express compassion or sympathy for (someone or something).

As verbs the difference between confer and commiserate

is that confer is (obsolete|intransitive) to compare while commiserate is to feel or express compassion or sympathy for (someone or something).

As an adjective commiserate is

(obsolete|rare) commiserating, pitying, lamentful.

As verbs the difference between confer and designate

is that confer is (obsolete|intransitive) to compare while designate is to mark out and make known; to point out; to name; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description; to specify; as, to designate the boundaries of a country; to designate the rioters who are to be arrested.

As an adjective designate is

designated; appointed; chosen.

Enable is a related term of confer.

As verbs the difference between enable and confer

is that enable is to give strength or ability to; to make firm and strong while confer is (obsolete|intransitive) to compare.

In transitive terms the difference between confer and consign

is that confer is to grant as a possession; to bestow while consign is to send to a final destination.

As verbs the difference between confer and consign

is that confer is to compare while consign is to transfer to the custody of, usually for sale, transport, or safekeeping.

In transitive terms the difference between allow and confer

is that allow is to render physically possible while confer is to grant as a possession; to bestow.

In intransitive terms the difference between allow and confer

is that allow is to acknowledge or concede while confer is to talk together, to consult, discuss; to deliberate.

In transitive terms the difference between refer and confer

is that refer is to place in or under by a mental or rational process; to assign to, as a class, a cause, source, a motive, reason, or ground of explanation while confer is to grant as a possession; to bestow.