conferisci

Conferisci is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Italian verb conferire, meaning to confer, grant, or bestow. It is also the informal imperative form for the tu-person, used to issue a direct instruction: "Conferisci!" In the present tense, conferire is an -isc- verb, so its full present conjugation is: io conferisco, tu conferisci, lui conferisce, noi conferiamo, voi conferite, loro conferiscono.

Etymology and usage: Conferire derives from Latin conferre, meaning to bring together or compare. In Italian, it commonly denotes awarding or entrusting something (for example, a prize, a diploma, or powers). It can also mean to confer with someone, i.e., to consult or discuss with another person, as in "conferire con i colleghi" or "conferire con un esperto" before taking a decision.

Typical senses and collocations:

- Conferire un premio/diploma/poteri: to award a prize, a diploma, or powers.

- Conferire con qualcuno: to confer with someone, to consult.

- In formal or legal language, the term is often used to describe the act of bestowing authority or responsibilities.

Examples:

- Il comitato conferisce i premi agli autori più meritevoli. (The committee awards the prizes to the most deserving authors.)

- Prima di agire, dobbiamo conferire con gli esperti. (Before acting, we must confer with the experts.)

- Conferisci i documenti al responsabile. (Deliver the documents to the supervisor.)

See also: conferimento, conferire with in various legal and administrative contexts.