grant
7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for grant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To give someone permission, a right, or something they have asked for.
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use grant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman granter, ultimately tracing back to Latin credere, "to believe" or "trust" — the same root as "credit" and "guarantee."
Full origin of grant →Frequently asked questions
What does “grant” mean?
The word “grant” means to give someone permission, a right, or something they have asked for. In plain terms, to formally give or allow something, or, as a noun, money awarded for a specific purpose.
How do you pronounce “grant”?
“Grant” is pronounced grahnt (/ɡɹænt/ in IPA).
How do you use “grant” in a sentence?
Here is “grant” used in a sentence: “The landlord granted permission to sublet the flat.”
What part of speech is “grant”?
Depending on how it is used, “grant” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “grant” come from?
The word “grant” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman granter, ultimately tracing back to Latin credere, "to believe" or "trust" — the same root as "credit" and "guarantee.".
Is “grant” a common word?
“Grant” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “grant” have?
“Grant” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to give someone permission, a right, or something they have asked for.
What is the difference between grant and give?
Give is the general word for handing something over. Grant is more formal and specific: to give something requested, or to bestow permission, a right, or a favour, usually by someone with the authority to do so. You grant access, grant a wish, or grant a request.
What is the difference between grant and allow?
Allow means to permit something to happen, often passively — not standing in the way. Grant is more active and formal: an authority deliberately gives permission, a right, or a request. A landlord might allow pets but grant a tenant permission to sublet through a signed agreement.
What is an example of grant?
You grant permission when you give someone the right to do something, grant a request when you agree to what they asked, and grant access when you let them in. Courts grant bail, rulers granted land, and the phrase to take for granted stretches the word figuratively.
What does take something for granted mean?
It means to assume something is true or always available without appreciating it or checking. Someone who takes a friend for granted fails to value them; taking clean water for granted means assuming it will always be there. The phrase uses grant in the sense of something given.