confer a degree
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To formally grant an academic degree to someone.
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- The university will confer degrees on over 3,000 students this Saturday.
- An honorary doctorate degree was conferred upon the renowned scientist for her lifetime achievements.
- It is the chancellor's duty to formally confer the degrees at the graduation ceremony.
- By the authority vested in me, I hereby confer upon you the degree of Master of Science.
- Only accredited institutions are legally allowed to confer academic degrees.
- The college has conferred its first engineering degrees this year.
- A special committee was formed to decide on whom to confer the honorary degree.
- After the students completed all requirements, the university conferred their degrees in a virtual ceremony.
- This prestigious institution is known for conferring degrees that are respected worldwide.
- The charter grants the board the power to confer any degree deemed appropriate.