Answer:

confers

Answer	Crossword Clue
CONFERS	Gives
CONFERS	Bestows, as an honor
CONFERS	Bestows

CONFERS	Talks it over
CONFERS	Bestows upon
CONFERS	Awards, as a degree

Crossword

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