Rechercher
to grant
01
accorder
to let someone have something, especially something that they have requested
Transitive: to grant a request
Example
The supervisor granted the employee 's request for a temporary work-from-home arrangement.
He granted their appeal for more funding.
The board of directors granted approval for the expansion project, citing its potential economic benefits.
02
attribuer, octroyer
to give something, such as a prize, honor, or right, as a result of an achievement
Ditransitive: to grant sb an award or honor | to grant an award or honor to sb
Example
The committee granted him the award for his outstanding research.
The prize was granted to the most innovative startup in the competition.
The university granted him an honorary degree for his contributions to science.
03
admettre, concéder
to acknowledge or admit that something is true
Ditransitive: to grant sb that
Example
I grant you that the project has some flaws, but it ’s still a success.
I grant you that the car needs repairs, but it still runs well.
I grant you that your argument is strong, but we need more evidence.
04
accorde, octroie
to allow something as a special favor or indulgence, often out of kindness or generosity
Ditransitive: to grant sb a favor
Example
The hotel granted us a complimentary upgrade to a better room.
The company granted a few employees extra vacation days as a reward.
They granted the visitor access to the VIP lounge as a courtesy.
05
octroyer, accorder
to formally give something, often after careful consideration or approval, especially in a manner that acknowledges its significance or importance
Ditransitive: to grant sb sth | to grant sth to sb
Example
The government granted funding to the research team after reviewing their innovative proposal.
The judge granted custody of the children to the mother, considering her stable living conditions.
The university granted scholarships to outstanding students, enabling them to pursue their academic dreams.
06
octroyer, accorder
to officially give someone ownership or rights to something through a formal agreement or document
Ditransitive: to grant sb a right or property | to grant a right or property to sb
Example
The company granted intellectual property rights to the inventor.
The deed granted him full ownership of the property.
The university granted ownership of the building to the alumni association.
Grant
01
bourse
an amount of money given by the government or another organization for a specific purpose
What is a "grant"?
A grant is a sum of money provided by an organization, government, or foundation to support a specific purpose or project. Grants are typically given to individuals, organizations, or institutions that meet certain criteria, and they do not need to be repaid. They can be awarded for a variety of reasons, such as funding research, supporting education, or assisting with community development. Grants are often based on need, merit, or specific goals that align with the goals of the granting organization.
Example
The research team received a grant to fund their study on renewable energy.
The grant allowed the school to purchase new computers for the library.
The nonprofit organization was awarded a grant to expand its community outreach programs.
02
subvention, aide financière
the act of providing a subsidy
03
cession, transfert
(law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance
04
subvention, octroi
a right or privilege that has been granted
05
contrat de concession, concession
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
Exemple
The supervisor granted the employee's request for a temporary work-from-home arrangement.
He granted their appeal for more funding.
The board of directors granted approval for the expansion project, citing its potential economic benefits.
The government granted permission to build on the land.
The teacher decided to grant extra time for students to complete their assignments.
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