Confer (an award) (6)

I believe the answer is:

bestow

(Other definitions for bestow that I've seen before include "'Confer, present (6)'" , "Confer - impart" , "Grant" , "Confer or award" , "Confer, donate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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