Pronunciation

/ɡrænt/

Definitions

• Noun: (n) An act of giving or bestowing something, typically money, property, or a right, formally or legally. Example: “The government provided a grant for the construction of new housing.”
• Verb: (v) To give or agree to give something, especially officially or legally. Example: “The organization granted her a scholarship to attend university.”
• Verb: (v) To admit or acknowledge something as true; to concede or accept. Example: “They finally granted that my proposal had merit.”
• Verb: (v) To give official permission or approval for something to happen or be done. Example: “The planning committee granted permission for the development project.”

Phrases

• “Grant access”: To allow someone entry or use of something. Example: “The system administrator granted access to the database.”
• “Grant permission”: To authorize an action or activity. Example: “We need your written consent to grant permission for the renovation.”
• “Grant aid”: To provide financial support or assistance. Example: “The charity granted aid to several local projects.”
• “Take something for granted”: To assume something is true or will happen without proper appreciation or thought. Example: “Don’t take their help for granted.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The research was funded by a generous grant from the National Science Foundation.”
• Verb: “The king granted his subjects the right to vote in national elections.”
• Verb: “After much debate, they granted his request for a leave of absence.”
• Verb: “The city council granted planning permission for the new shopping mall.”

Synonyms

• Bestow
• Award
• Allocate
• Confer
• Endow
• Authorize
• Allow
• Consent
• Give
• Donate
• Furnish
• Approve