confer a title

In 1816 the same university conferred upon him the title of professor.

The King conferred upon him the title of royal professor.

As so often happened, death conferred wealth and title on a younger son.

This is no knock at those upon whom we confer the title of model or hero.

In 1965, the University conferred on him the title of Professor.

Perhaps at this time John was conferred the title of sebastokratōr.

To announce an award, the President issues a decree conferring the title to a person.

Therefore the garage cannot confer good title under section 2 of the Factors Act.

Membership conferred the title of "Scientist," and the right to perform experiments.

To maintain peace in the area the British also took preventive measure having conferred titles on leading persons.