Concession clauses

(although, even though , but)

Although / Daniel was exhausting from working, he decided to go out and workout

Even though I did not study for the test, I passed it .

Even though Leo was injured , he managed to
Even though the major lied to the citizens and did not fulfil with the bare neccesities, he
was relected once again

Daniel decided to go out and workout, though he was exhausting from working

But
Daniel was exhausting from working, but he decided to go out and workout

The café was crowded, but we found a table.

Although the café was crowded, we found a table.

DESPITE / IN SPITE OF:

Despite and in spite of do not introduce a concessive clause. They are rather followed by
a noun or a verb+ing form.
 Despite studying very hard, he still didn’t pass the exam.
 In spite of being tired, he walked to the station.
Despite of the rain, we left
In spite of the hot weather, Barrancabermeja is an excellent place to live .
 
HOWEVER:
However has a similar meaning to nevertheless or despite this:
 Tom wanted to be just friends. However, Mary wanted much more.
 The concert was short. However, it was very good.
 

However
The café was crowded. However, we found a table .

Whereas “compare size , ideas, facts,