grant

B1
Pronunciation
/ɡɹɑːnt/
/ɡɹænt/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of granting; a bestowing or conferring; concession; allowance; permission.

2 Definition

The yielding or admission of something in dispute.

3 Definition

The thing or property granted; a gift; a boon.

Example Sentences
  • I got a grant from the government to study archeology in Egypt.
4 Definition

A transfer of property by deed or writing; especially, an appropriation or conveyance made by the government.

Example Sentences
  • a grant of land or of money
5 Definition

The deed or writing by which such a transfer is made.

6 Definition

An application for a grant (monetary boon to aid research or the like).

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

(ditransitive) to give (permission or wish)

Example Sentences
  • He was granted permission to attend the meeting.
2 Definition

(ditransitive) To bestow or confer, with or without compensation, particularly in answer to prayer or request; to give.

3 Definition

To agree with (someone) on (something); to accept (something) for the sake of argument; to admit to (someone) that (something) is true.

Synonyms
allow concede concur
4 Definition

To assent; to consent.