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Confer \Con*fer"\ (k[o^]n*f[~e]r"), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Conferred}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Conferring}.] [L. conferre to
bring together, contribute, consult; con- + ferre to bear:
cf. F. conf['e]rer. See 1st {Bear}.]
1. To bring together for comparison; to compare. [Obs.]

If we confer these observations with others of the
like nature, we may find cause to rectify the
general opinion. --Boyle.

2. To grant as a possession; to bestow.

The public marks of honor and reward
Conferred upon me. --Milton.

3. To contribute; to conduce. [Obs.]

The closeness and compactness of the parts resting
together doth much confer to the strength of the
union. --Glanvill.