conference

As a noun retreat

is the act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.

As a verb retreat

is to withdraw military forces.

As nouns the difference between conference and engagement

is that conference is the act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views while engagement is an appointment, especially to speak or perform.

As a verb conference

is to assess (a student) by one-on-one conversation, rather than an examination.

As a noun discourse is

(uncountable|archaic) verbal exchange, conversation.

As a verb discourse is

to engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.

As a verb meet is

(lb) of individuals: to make personal contact .

As a noun meet is

a sports competition, especially for athletics or swimming.

As an adjective meet is

suitable; right; proper.

As a noun resolution

is resolution.

As a noun pact

is an agreement; a compact; a covenant.

As a noun treaty

is (international law) a binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely states and international organizations.

As a noun symposia is

(symposium).

As nouns the difference between conference and conferral

is that conference is the act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views while conferral is the act of conferring something; conferment.

As a verb conference

is to assess (a student) by one-on-one conversation, rather than an examination.

As verbs the difference between confab and conference

is that confab is to speak casually with; to chat while conference is to assess (a student) by one-on-one conversation, rather than an examination.

As nouns the difference between confab and conference

is that confab is a casual talk or chat while conference is the act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.