The term 'confer with' is a phrase that means to MEET and discuss something with someone. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as when two people are trying to come to an agreement or when one person is seeking advice from another. The crossword solutions for this term are 'MEET' (4 letters) and 'CONSULT' (7 letters). Meeting and consulting are both activities that involve talking and exchanging ideas with someone else, and they are both forms of conferring with someone.