to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation.

to bestow upon as a gift, favor, honor, etc.

to confer a degree on a graduate.

Obsolete . to compare.

verb

dishonor , taking

verb

advise , argue , bargain , blitz * , brainstorm * , breeze * , collogue , confab , confabulate , consult , converse , deal , debate , discourse , flap * , gab * , get heads together , give meeting , groupthink , huddle , jaw , kick ideas around , negotiate , parley , pick one’s brain , powwow * , speak , talk , toss ideas around , treat , accord , allot , award , bestow , donate , gift with , give , grant , lay on , present , provide , sweeten the kitty , vouchsafe , deliberate , brainstorm , commune , compare , comprise , contribute , converge , discuss , endow , invest , meet , powwow