confere

Confere is a term that can refer to more than one concept depending on context. In classical Latin, confere is a verb form derived from conferre, the compound of con- ("together") and ferre ("to bring, carry"). It is encountered in linguistic discussions of Latin verbal forms and in editions of Latin texts. The form is associated with meanings relating to bringing together, comparing, or consulting, and its exact sense depends on tense, mood, and punctuation in the source. In some grammars, confere is described as an imperative or other mood form of conferre, though Latin verb paradigms vary and the interpretation should follow the context.

Outside of classical language study, Confere may appear as a proper noun. It is used as a name—of brands, projects, or fictional entities—in various modern contexts. Because it is not tied to a single, widely recognized concept, its meaning is determined by the particular organization or work that uses it.

See also: conference, confer (verbs).