Confer and Revoke

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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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Revoke is an antonym for confer.

Revoke verb - To put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to).

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Confer is an antonym for revoke.

Nearby Words: revoked, revocation, revoking

ability	confer ability	revoke ability
power	confer power	revoke power
status	confer status	revoke status
immunity	confer immunity	revoke immunity
Other words: title, resistance, immortality, benefits, rights, powers, blessings.

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