Reconfer

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To engage in further discussions with others about a specific matter in order to reach conclusions or decisions
2. To hold another discussion or meeting to consider a matter further
3. To deliberate again with others before making a decision

Etymology: "Reconfer" is a plain compound: the prefix "re-", meaning "again," joined to "confer." The base verb "confer" comes from Latin "conferre," literally "to bring together" (from "con-," "together," and "ferre," "to bear or carry"), which came to mean bringing minds or opinions together, that is, consulting or discussing. Adding "re-" gives the sense of conferring a second time. Because the word is built transparently from two familiar parts, its meaning follows directly from them: to take up a matter with others once more before deciding. The history of "confer" carries the core idea, while "re-" simply adds repetition.

Synonyms: reassign, reallocate, regrant, rebestow, reissue