conferred (on)

verb

Definition of conferred (on)next
past tense of confer (on)
as in bestowed (on or upon)

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  1. provided
  2. clad
  3. clothed
  4. equipped
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  • The information provided here is not investment, tax or financial advice.
    Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • First Tellurium provided critical domestic sources of tellurium and other metals, allowing Michael to overcome supply challenges.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of provided
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  • The retro trend of cladding your rooms with wallpaper actually harkens further back to centuries past, when fine homes were showcases for pastoral murals in elegant gathering rooms.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The inquiry said architect Studio E, principal contractor Rydon, and cladding sub-contractor Harley all bore considerable responsibility for disaster.
    Reuters, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024
Definition of clad
Verb
  • Most of the interiors are clad with Australian white birch.
    Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Even the elevator’s interior is clad in custom marquetry.
    Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of clothed
Verb
  • Automakers are shifting their production mix to hybrid vehicles, which rely mostly on fossil fuel engines but are equipped with small batteries to increase fuel efficiency.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Before deciding to play this game, ensure that your company is not only prepared to compete but is also equipped to be a valuable player in the investor’s portfolio.
    Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of equipped
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“Conferred (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conferred%20%28on%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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