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Degree University Confer Verb Honorary Conferred Oxford Sth

word confer
part_of_speech verb
e.g. An honorary degree was conferred on him by Oxford University in 2001.
usage ~ sth (on/upon sb)
explanation to give sb an award, a university degree or a particular honour or right

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