| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| accorded | Give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition) |
| influence | The power to shape policy or ensure favorable treatment from someone, esp. through status, contacts, or wealth |
| vouchsafed | Give or grant (something) to (someone) in a gracious or condescending manner |
| vouchsafes | Give or grant (something) to (someone) in a gracious or condescending manner |
| vouchsafing | Give or grant (something) to (someone) in a gracious or condescending manner |
