verb/otoɾˈɡaɾ/
to grant (bestow or confer); to award (give an award for merit); to draw up, draft (compose (a document), especially following a standard form)
“Vivir, consumir, relacionarse y pasar tiempo en estos lugares produce mayor satisfacción a la persona. Además, otorga estatus y distinción.” — Living, consuming, socialising and spending time in these places produce greater satisfaction in a person. Moreover, it grants status and distinction.
Synonyms: conferir
From Early Medieval Latin auctōricāre. Cf. Portuguese outorgar.