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grant in German

grant in German is erteilen, gewähren, bewilligen — grant means to give someone permission, a right, or something they have asked for.

grant in German

erteilen
verb
(ditransitive) To give (bestow upon or confer, particularly in answer to prayer or request).
gewähren
verb
(transitive) To agree with (someone) on (something); to accept (something) for the sake of argument; to admit to (someone) that (something) is true.
bewilligen
verb
(intransitive) To assent; to consent.

What does "grant" mean?

  1. verb To give someone permission, a right, or something they have asked for.
    "The landlord granted permission to sublet the flat."
  2. verb To accept something as true for the sake of argument.
    "I'll grant you that the plan has some merit, but the cost is still too high."
  3. noun A sum of money given, often by a government or organization, to fund a project or support someone.
    "She received a research grant to study coral reefs."

grant in a sentence

  • The landlord granted permission to sublet the flat.
  • Her wish was finally granted after years of waiting.
  • I'll grant you that the plan has some merit, but the cost is still too high.
  • She received a research grant to study coral reefs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "grant" in German?

"grant" in German is erteilen, gewähren, bewilligen. grant means: To give someone permission, a right, or something they have asked for.

How do you use "grant" in a sentence?

Example: "The landlord granted permission to sublet the flat." In German, "grant" is erteilen, gewähren, bewilligen.

Are there other ways to say "grant" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "grant": erteilen, gewähren, bewilligen.

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