All 5 Uses of
confer
in
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
- We have some secrets to confer about.
Scene 3.1 *confer = talk
- I'll leave you to confer of home affairs; When you have done we look to hear from you.†
Scene 2.4
- The time now serves not to expostulate: Come, I'll convey thee through the city-gate; And, ere I part with thee, confer at large Of all that may concern thy love-affairs.†
Scene 3.1
- Proteus, the good conceit I hold of thee,— For thou hast shown some sign of good desert,— Makes me the better to confer with thee.†
Scene 3.2
- Upon this warrant shall you have access Where you with Silvia may confer at large; For she is lumpish, heavy, melancholy, And, for your friend's sake, will be glad of you; Where you may temper her by your persuasion To hate young Valentine and love my friend.†
Scene 3.2
Definitions:
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(1)
(confer as in: confer with her coach) have a conference in order to talk something over
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(2)
(confer as in: confer an honorary degree) to give -- especially to bestow an honor or title