I. verb
1.
to give as a favor or right
granted him an extension of payments
Synonyms: accord, award, concede, vouchsafe
Related Word: bestow, confer, donate, give, present; allow, permit; cede, relinquish, yield
Contrasted words: decline, refuse, turn down
2.
Synonyms: acknowledge 1, admit, allow, avow, concede, confess, fess (up), let on, own, own up
Contrasted words: differ, disagree, dissent; challenge, dispute, object, protest
3.
Synonyms: give 2, accord, award, confer
II. noun
Synonyms: appropriation , subsidy, subvention
Related Word: gift; assistance, benefaction, contribution, donation; alms, charity, dole, handout