Grant

biographical name

Synonyms of Grantnext
Cary 1904–1986 originally Archibald Alexander Leach American (British-born) actor

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“Grant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Grant. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

grant

1 of 2 verb
1
a
: to consent to : permit
grant your request
b
: to permit as a right, privilege, or favor
granted them a day off for volunteer work
2
: to give the possession or benefit of formally or legally
the king granted land to the settlers
3
: to admit something not yet proved to be true
granted you are right, you must still pay for the damage
granter noun

grant

2 of 2 noun
1
: the act of granting
2
: something granted: as
a
: a gift (as of money or land) for a particular purpose
a research grant
b
: an area of land granted by a government

Legal Definition

grant

1 of 2 transitive verb
1
: to permit as a right or privilege
grant a new trial
the Supreme Court granted certiorari
2
: to bestow or transfer formally
specifically : to transfer the possession or title of by a deed : convey

grant

2 of 2 noun
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
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