First Known Use: 13th century
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1grant
verb \ˈgrant\
: to agree to do, give, or allow (something asked for or hoped for)
: to give (something) legally or formally
: to admit (something) although it does not agree with or support your opinion
Full Definition of GRANT
transitive verb
1
a : to consent to carry out for a person : allow fulfillment of <grant a request> b : to permit as a right, privilege, or favor <luggage allowances granted to passengers>
2
: to bestow or transfer formally <grant a scholarship to a student>; specifically : to give the possession or title of by a deed
3
a : to be willing to concede b : to assume to be true <granting that you are correct>
— grant·able \ˈgran-tə-bəl\ adjective
— grant·er \-tər\ noun
— grant·or \ˈgran-tər, -ˌtȯr; gran-ˈtȯr\ noun
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Origin of GRANT
Middle English, from Anglo-French granter, graanter, from Vulgar Latin *credentare, from Latin credent-, credens, present participle of credere to believe — more at creed
Related to GRANT
- Synonyms
- acknowledge, agree, allow, concede, confess, fess (up), admit, own (up to)
- Antonyms
- deny
Synonym Discussion of GRANT
grant, concede, vouchsafe, accord, award mean to give as a favor or a right. grant implies giving to a claimant or petitioner something that could be withheld <granted them a new hearing>. concede implies yielding something reluctantly in response to a rightful or compelling claim <even her critics concede she can be charming>. vouchsafe implies granting something as a courtesy or an act of gracious condescension <vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples>. accord implies giving to another what is due or proper <accorded all the honors befitting a head of state>. award implies giving what is deserved or merited usually after a careful weighing of pertinent factors <awarded the company a huge defense contract>.
2grant
noun
: an amount of money that is given to someone by a government, a company, etc., to be used for a particular purpose (such as scientific research)
: an area of land that is given to someone by a government
Full Definition of GRANT
1
: the act of granting
2
: something granted; especially : a gift (as of land or money) for a particular purpose
3
a : a transfer of property by deed or writing b : the instrument by which such a transfer is made; also : the property so transferred
4
: a minor territorial division of Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont originally granted by the state to an individual or institution
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First Known Use of GRANT
13th century
Related to GRANT
- Synonyms
- allocation, allotment, annuity, entitlement, appropriation, subsidy, subvention
Other Economics Terms
Grant
biographical name \ˈgrant\
Definition of GRANT
Cary 1904–1986 originally Archibald Alexander Leach Am. (Brit.-born) actor
Grant
biographical name
Definition of GRANT
Ulysses S. 1822–1885 originally Hiram Ulysses Grant Am. gen.; 18th pres. of the United States (1869–77)
GRANTING Defined for Kids
1grant
verb \ˈgrant\
grant·edgrant·ing
Definition of GRANT for Kids
1
: to agree to do, give, or allow <I'll grant you three wishes.> <The teacher granted an extension.>
2
: to give legally or formally <The country was granted independence.>
3
: to admit to or agree with <“She's a little one-sided, I grant you,” Mrs. Murry said … — Madeleine L'Engle, A Wrinkle in Time>
2grant
noun
Definition of GRANT for Kids
1
: the act of giving or agreeing to
2
: something given <a land grant>
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