Conferisce

Conferisce is an Italian verb, the third person singular present indicative form of conferire. The verb means to confer, grant, or bestow something — such as a title, a privilege, or powers — and can also imply attributing or imparting. It is commonly used in formal, administrative, legal, and academic contexts.

Etymology and usage: Conferire derives from Latin conferre, meaning to bring together. The meaning in Italian centers on giving or assigning by authority, often in official or ceremonial settings. Examples include phrases like “La commissione conferisce un titolo,” meaning the commission awards a title, or “La legge conferisce poteri al governo,” meaning the law grants powers to the government.

Conjugation: Conferire is an -ire verb with an isc- pattern in the present tense. The present indicative forms are io conferisco, tu conferisci, lui conferisce, noi conferiamo, voi conferite, loro conferiscono. The infinitive is conferire; the past participle is conferito; the gerund is conferendo. Other tenses follow the regular conjugation patterns of -ire verbs, with the present showing the characteristic isc- inflection in several forms.

Nuance and scope: The term carries a formal nuance and is often preferred over more everyday synonyms like attribuire or dare in official statements. It typically relates to granting authority, titles, privileges, or responsibilities, rather than casual giving.

See also: conferimento, conferente, conferire in legal, academic, or ceremonial language.