grant
grant
grænt
grānt
British pronunciation
/ɡɹˈɑːnt/

Definition & Meaning of "grant"in English

to grant
01

to let someone have something, especially something that they have requested

Transitive: to grant a request
to grant definition and meaning
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The teacher decided to grant extra time for students to complete their assignments.
The supervisor granted the employee's request for a temporary work-from-home arrangement.
02

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
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The committee granted him the award for his outstanding research.
The university granted him an honorary degree for his contributions to science.
03

to acknowledge or admit that something is true

Ditransitive: to grant sb that
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I grant you that the project has some flaws, but it ’s still a success.
I grant you that your idea has merit, but we need to consider other options.
04

to allow something as a special favor or indulgence, often out of kindness or generosity

Ditransitive: to grant sb a favor
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The hotel granted us a complimentary upgrade to a better room.
The coach granted the team an extra day off after a successful season.
05

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
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The committee unanimously decided to grant the local artist a residency, recognizing her unique contribution to the community.
The government granted funding to the research team after reviewing their innovative proposal.
06

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
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The deed granted him full ownership of the property.
They granted the title to the estate after the agreement was signed.
Grant
01

an amount of money given by the government or another organization for a specific purpose

grant definition and meaning

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.

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The research team received a grant to fund their study on renewable energy.
She applied for a grant to help cover the costs of her graduate education.
02

the act of providing a subsidy

03

(law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance

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The deed represented a grant of the property to the new owner.
The court recognized the grant of land under the treaty.
04

a right or privilege that has been granted

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The university received a grant to award patents.
Citizens have a grant of certain civil liberties under the law.
05

a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business

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The franchise operates under a grant from the parent company.
They secured a grant to run a regional branch.
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