conceder

Senses

1. 1.

   to grant, to award

   to give or allow something officially or formally, such as a right, permission, or benefit

2. 2.

   to concede, to admit

   to acknowledge or accept something as true, often reluctantly

3. 3.

   to give (an interview)

   to agree to give an interview or audience to someone

Examples

• "O governo concedeu bolsas de estudo para os alunos carentes."

  The government granted scholarships to underprivileged students.

• "Eu concedo que você tem razão nesse ponto."

  I concede that you're right on that point.

• "O presidente concedeu uma entrevista coletiva ontem."

  The president gave a press conference yesterday.

Usage

Formal register, common in administrative, legal, and journalistic contexts. Common collocations include "conceder permissão" (grant permission), "conceder crédito" (grant credit), and "conceder entrevista" (give an interview). Don't confuse with "concordar" (to agree).