grantee

noun

grant·​ee gran-ˈtē How to pronounce grantee (audio)
Synonyms of granteenext
: one to whom a grant is made

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The foundation was already rethinking its approach to grants, pivoting toward multi-year grants and holding conversations to get a sense of what works, what doesn’t, and what support the grantees need. Igor Studenkov, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 Each separate grantee organization will be responsible for reporting back to the NIH and ensuring the terms and conditions of the grant are met. Megan Molteni, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026 The newest cohort of grantees presents an incredibly ambitious tapestry of artistic approaches. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026 Those applications usually open in the fall, says Clare Coleman, president and CEO of the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association, a membership group that represents Title X grantees. Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grantee

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grantee was in the 15th century

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“Grantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grantee. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

grantee

noun
grant·​ee grant-ˈē How to pronounce grantee (audio)
: one to whom a grant is made

Legal Definition

grantee

noun
grant·​ee gran-ˈtē How to pronounce grantee (audio)
: one to whom a grant is made
specifically : one to whom a grant by deed is made

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