mindmap root((给予)) grant implies the giving to a claimant or petitioner, often a subordinate, of something that could be withheld: ~ed them another month to finish the work. concede implies requested or demanded yielding of something reluctantly in response to a rightful or compelling claim: even her critics ~ she could be charming. vouchsafe implies the granting of something as a courtesy or an act of gracious condescension: the star refused to ~ an interview. accord implies the giving to another of what is due or proper or in keeping with the other's character or status: ~ed all the honors befitting a head of state. award implies the giving of what is deserved or merited after a careful weighing of pertinent factors: ~ed the company a huge defense contract.