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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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Is the following sentence correct? If so what is the tense of the verb. May I have detailed explanation of the grammatical correctness of the sentence?

" Congratulations to Mr.John on having been conferred Honorary Doctorate by the university."
  

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My dictionary doesn't list this meaning, but I'm quite sure I've heard it. The question is, does one confer the title or the degree or the person? My dictionary only allows the degree and the title.

  • My dictionary doesn't list this meaning, but I'm quite sure I've heard it.
  • The question is, does one confer the title or the degree or the person?
  • My dictionary only allows the degree and the title.
  • If we substitute another transitive verb, "to name," the usage is clear, as we name the person .
  • The university named / designated Mr.
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My dictionary doesn't list this meaning, but I'm quite sure I've heard it.


The question is, does one confer the title or the degree or the person? My dictionary only allows the degree and the title.

If we substitute another transitive verb, "to name," the usage is clear, as we name the person.

The university named / designated Mr. John Honorary

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