Confer and Retract

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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

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Retract is an antonym for confer.

Retract verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).

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Confer is an antonym for retract.

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