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verb \ ˈgrant \

Updated on: 26 Jul 2017

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

I grant you that the house is not in perfect condition.

b :to assume to be true

granting that you are correct

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grantable

play \ˈgran-tə-bəl\ adjective

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granter

play \ˈgran-tər\ noun

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grantor

play \ˈgran-tər, -ˌtȯr; gran-ˈtȯr\ noun

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Examples of grant in a Sentence

The mayor refused to grant my request for an interview.
The court granted the motion for a new trial.
I cannot grant you that wish.
We haven't yet been granted access to the archive.
The country was granted independence in 1950.
The judge granted custody of the children to their mother.
I grant that he's a talented writer, but I just don't find his books very interesting.
The house is not perfect, I grant you that.

Recent Examples of grant from the Web

While verifying the occupants' identities, the officer was granted consent from the driver to search the vehicle.

— jonece starr dunigan, AL.com, "Pennsylvania homicide suspect arrested during Cleburne County traffic stop," 29 Aug. 2017
In approving the preliminary site plan, the council also granted a waiver of 28 parking spaces from the number required for the shopping center.

— erika butler, The Aegis, "New restaurant, retail store gets preliminary OK in Aberdeen," 29 Aug. 2017
Success under Arena, who guided the team to the 2002 World Cup quarterfinals before a mediocre performance and first-round elimination at the 2006 tournament led to his departure, is not being taken for granted.

— barry wilner, The Seattle Times, "Arena must mix and match for US qualifiers," 28 Aug. 2017
Through the years Williams has pled his innocence up until last week when a petition was shared on social media to grant him a final pardon.

— danielle kwateng-clark, Essence.com, "Marcellus Williams' Life Hangs In Balance With Last Minute Execution Plea," 22 Aug. 2017
On Tuesday, a jury unanimously ruled in the McFarlands' favor, granting them $3.25 million for the emotional distress of having to give up their son.

— tess koman, Cosmopolitan, "This Couple Got $3.25 Million After Their Adopted Son Was Killed by His Biological Father," 17 Aug. 2017
Plaque proceeds will be divided among the Rancho Bernardo Community Endowment, which exceeds $1.4 million, and the foundation’s community grants program.

— elizabeth marie himchak, Rancho Bernardo, "Pathway plaque deadline extended to Monday," 16 Aug. 2017
Two empty buildings will soon be home to businesses after the Valparaiso City Council granted seven-year tax abatements for a Merrillville firm that needed more room and a Chesterton company looking to expand here.

— amy lavalley, Post-Tribune, "Merrillville firm plans expansion to long-vacant Valparaiso site," 15 Aug. 2017
Perhaps more crucially, a successful lawsuit would grant a preliminary injunction, preventing Kalanick from making a return to Uber in any sort of operational or substantial role.

— vanityfair.com, "One of Uber’s Biggest Investors Just Sued Travis Kalanick for Fraud," 10 Aug. 2017

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Origin and Etymology 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

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First Known Use: 13th century

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grant Synonyms

Synonyms

acknowledge, agree, allow, concede, confess, fess (up), admit, own (up to)

Antonyms

deny

Related Words

disburden, unburden, unload; affirm, avow, confirm, profess; accept, recognize, yield; announce, break, broadcast, communicate, declare, disclose, divulge, impart, proclaim, publish, reveal, spill, tell, unveil; betray, blab, expose, give away, inform, leak, rat, squeal, talk, tattle, tip (off), warn, wise (up); breathe, say, whisper

Near Antonyms

disallow, disavow, disclaim, disown; contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, negative; rebut, refute, reject, repudiate; conceal, cover (up), hide, obscure, veil; kid (oneself)

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

grant

noun

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 (see ¹instrument 4) 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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Examples of grant in a Sentence

Her study is being funded by a federal grant.
They wrote a grant proposal to get funding for the project.

Recent Examples of grant from the Web

Shelby County built the trail using a Recreational Trails Program grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.

— joe songer, AL.com, "New hiking, mountain biking trail opens at Oak Mountain State Park," 30 Aug. 2017
The six-member council advises the head of the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation on funding for grant projects under the Snowmobile Trail Grant Program.

— Alaska Dispatch News, "Caribou hunt stopped early to preserve small herd," 25 Aug. 2017
Through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the teacher and her classmates were given a private tour of the dam on the Columbia River in Washington state, one of the largest U.S. hydroelectric plants.

— suzanne baker, Naperville Sun, "What I did on my summer vacation," 11 Aug. 2017
Grants range from $200 to $500, with a total of $2,000 to be awarded.

— Post-Tribune, "Community calendar," 5 Aug. 2017
In addition to the private schools, there are the tribal-grant schools, which are overseen by a local governing board.

— alia wong, The Atlantic, "The Real Legacy of Crazy Horse," 2 Aug. 2017
In the works for decades, the project was delayed by the city’s financial woes and finally made possible by two $5 million grants from the Knox and Hervey families.

— roger showley, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Craftsman-style Mission Hills-Hillcrest library starts construction," 31 July 2017
The Link Match Coupon program is supported in part by a two-year grant program, according to Chan.

— mike nolan, Daily Southtown, "Cook County partnering to offer Fresh Food Markets," 21 July 2017
Since 1988, the grants have supported projects and organizations that focus on senior services, youth activities, recreation, the arts, educational enhancement, civic enhancement and community protection.

— elizabeth marie himchak, Rancho Bernardo, "Honor someone with a Pathway of Pride plaque," 19 July 2017

Origin and Etymology of grant

see ¹grant

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First Known Use: 13th century

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grant Synonyms

Synonyms

allocation, allotment, annuity, entitlement, appropriation, subsidy, subvention

Related Words

aid, assistance, block grant, grant-in-aid, set-aside; foreign aid, relief, state aid; advance, allowance, benefit, bequest, endowment, fund, legacy, stipend, trust, trust fund

Other Economics Terms

actuary, compound interest, globalization, indemnity, portfolio, rentier, stagflation, usurer

Grant

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biographical name \ ˈgrant \

Definition of Grant

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

Grant

biographical name

Definition of Grant

Ulysses S. 1822–1885 originally Hiram Ulysses Grant American general; 18th president of the U.S. (1869–77)

Financial Definition of GRANT

grant

noun

What It Is

In the business world, a grant usually refers to a stock option grant. However, the term can also refer to federal funding for research, business ventures or partnerships.

How It Works

Let's assume that John Doe receives options to buy 2,000 shares of Company XYZ, his employer, for $10 a share. He receives the option grant as part of his compensation package. His shares vest over a five-year period, meaning they do not become exercisable for five years.

Accordingly, if Company ABC comes along and buys a 51% stake in Company XYZ and John Doe's options automatically vest, John could exercise his options at $10 a share, sell the shares for $20 a share, and walk away with a tidy profit.

Why It Matters

Option grants are incentive compensation that encourage employees to do work that increases the stock price and thus shareholder value, which is the primary objective of all businesses. A company's board of directors normally must approve option grants.

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GRANT Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of grant for English Language Learners

: 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

grant

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Definition of grant for English Language Learners

: 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

GRANT Defined for Kids

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Definition of grant for Students

granted; granting

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

grant

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Definition of grant for Students

1 :the act of giving or agreeing to

2 :something given

a land grant

Law Dictionary

grant

transitive verb

legal Definition of grant

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

noun

legal 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

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