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confer
/kon-fer/
 
v-recip.
 
1.
Def.: egpalallalahey
MS: egpalallalahey
If people confer with each other, they talk together about something so that they can decide about it.
I need to confer with my friend before I can give you an answer.
Keilangan key pad ne egpalallalahey te me alukuy ku ne wey a egpakabehey keykew te tabak.
 
vt.
 
2.
Def.: egkabehayan; egbehey
MS: egkabehayan; egbehey
If someone or something confers something on you (e.g., power, or a special title), they cause you to have that thing.
His position as Barangay captain confers on him a lot of power.
Ka himu rin ne kepitan te Barangay egkabehayan sikandin te dakel ne geem [ge͡em].
The title of 'Captain' was conferred on him.
The leaders conferred an award on him for his brave action.
Sem.Dom.: AWL4
Status: ready

Last updated: 17/Jan/2012