This is the 7457th most frequent Catalan word.
atorgar
To grant or to bestow.
In this sentence, 'atorgar' is used to indicate the action of formally granting or awarding something.
El jurat va atorgar el premi al millor actor.
The jury awarded the prize to the best actor.
Here, 'atorgar' specifies that an institution is officially providing a grant or aid.
L'ajuntament ha atorgat una subvenció a diverses associacions locals.
The city council has granted a subsidy to several local associations.
In this case, 'atorgar' is employed to describe the legal provision or conferral of rights.