Confer
Confer verb - To give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly.
Usage example: the British monarch continues to confer knighthood on those who are outstanding in their fields of endeavor
Contribute is a synonym for confer in furnish topic. In some cases you can use "Contribute" instead a verb "Confer".
Contribute
Contribute verb - To make a donation as part of a group effort.
Usage example: would you like to contribute to the Thanksgiving fund for needy families?
Confer is a synonym for contribute in action topic. You can use "Confer" instead a verb "Contribute", if it concerns topics such as impart, donate, furnish.
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