verb

grant

grahnt

verb

To give someone permission, a right, or something they have asked for.

"The landlord granted permission to sublet the flat."

"Her wish was finally granted after years of waiting."

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."

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."

How to Use Grant

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo formally give or allow something, or, as a noun, money awarded for a specific purpose.

Common mistake

Don't confuse the verb ("to grant a request") with "take for granted," which means to fail to appreciate something.

Common pairings

grant permission grant a wish apply for a grant research grant

Word Forms

granted past tense, granted plural, grant plural, grants plural, Grants plural, grants singular, grant singular, granted singular, grantest singular, grantedst singular, granteth singular

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Etymology

From Anglo-Norman granter, ultimately tracing back to Latin credere, "to believe" or "trust" — the same root as "credit" and "guarantee."

Rhymes for grant

ant want cant pant rant Kant Gant Sant plant chant giant avant

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