Meaning of the word grant in English

What does grant mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

grant

US /ɡrænt/

UK /ɡrænt/

agree to give or allow (something requested) to

Example:

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The committee decided to grant him immunity from prosecution.

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She was granted a scholarship to study abroad.

Synonym:

allow permit accord award bestow

agree or admit (something requested) to

Example:

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I grant that it's a difficult problem, but we have to try.

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He was unwilling to grant their request for an extension.

Synonym:

admit concede acknowledge allow accept

a sum of money given by an organization, especially a government, for a particular purpose

Example:

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The university received a large grant for research.

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They applied for a government grant to start their business.

Synonym:

subsidy allowance endowment funding contribution

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take for granted take it for granted