Definition of the word confer

The word "confer" derived from the Latin verb "conferre," which means "to bring together" or "to unite." It's a combination of "con," which means "with," and "ferre," which means "to bear" or "to carry." In the Latin language, "conferre" was commonly used to describe a meeting or consultation between two or more people, in order to arrive at a decision or to share information. For example, "conveniunt et conferunt" in Latin meant "they come together and confer." The word "confer" entered the English language during the Middle English period, around the 14th century. Its meaning has remained consistent with its Latin roots, and it is still used today to describe a meeting or consultation between two or more people, particularly in academic or professional settings, to share ideas or to make decisions collectively.