GRANT Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the verb 'grant' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of grant are accord , award , concede , and vouchsafe . While all these words 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

Q: Where would 'accord' be a reasonable alternative to 'grant'?

The words accord and grant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, accord implies giving to another what is due or proper. // accorded all the honors befitting a head of state

Q: When might 'award' be a better fit than 'grant'?

While in some cases nearly identical to grant , award implies giving what is deserved or merited usually after a careful weighing of pertinent factors. // awarded the company a huge defense contract

Q: When can 'concede' be used instead of 'grant'?

The synonyms concede and grant are sometimes interchangeable, but concede implies yielding something reluctantly in response to a rightful or compelling claim. // even her critics concede she can be charming

Q: In what contexts can 'vouchsafe' take the place of 'grant'?

Although the words vouchsafe and grant have much in common, vouchsafe implies granting something as a courtesy or an act of gracious condescension. // vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples

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Definition of grant

as in subsidy

a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action applied for a federal grant to restore the church, one of the oldest and most architecturally significant in the state

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ˈgrant

as in to admit

to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly you will grant that she is difficult to work with

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as in to confer

to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly by the power vested in me, I grant you the keys to the city

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How does the verb grant contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of grant are accord, award, concede, and vouchsafe. While all these words 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

Where would accord be a reasonable alternative to grant?

The words accord and grant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, accord implies giving to another what is due or proper.

accorded all the honors befitting a head of state

When might award be a better fit than grant?

While in some cases nearly identical to grant, award implies giving what is deserved or merited usually after a careful weighing of pertinent factors.

awarded the company a huge defense contract

When can concede be used instead of grant?

The synonyms concede and grant are sometimes interchangeable, but concede implies yielding something reluctantly in response to a rightful or compelling claim.

even her critics concede she can be charming

In what contexts can vouchsafe take the place of grant?

Although the words vouchsafe and grant have much in common, vouchsafe implies granting something as a courtesy or an act of gracious condescension.

vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples

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Recent Examples of grant

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The year of free Mailchimp that came with the grant may end up worth more than a slice of the cash. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Conserving Black Modernism first started as a two-year grant-making project and was then expanded to run until 2026. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026

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In addition to its base in New York, NYU operates degree-granting campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai and has built its identity around a global network through which students can study in multiple countries. — Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The result grants Pistola tighter control and visibility across styles, factories and production stages, which will lead to more consistent product experiences for customers. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for grant

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At the same time, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s vast economic reforms sparked high inflation after fuel subsidies were removed three years ago and the currency was devalued.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
This is the true bureaucracy standing in the way of housing that families can afford — not federal programs or subsidies helping those very families stay housed.

— Jake Day, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2026

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Ahead of the trial, the commonwealth also filed a motion to admit audio recordings of the 911 call Patrick Clancy made after returning home and discovering his family.

— Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
That may mean narrowing the goal, admitting that an assumption no longer holds, or changing a play that made sense six months ago.

— Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of admit

Verb

However, after throwing off flat ground Friday at Yankee Stadium and conferring with the training staff, the organization decided to temporarily shut Ohtani down from pitching.

— Katie Woo, New York Times, 19 July 2026
The spokesperson said work authorization does not confer legal status.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Definition of confer

Noun

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators at a fiery hearing this week that the Pentagon is running short of cash, despite a massive $150 billion one-time allotment in last year's big budget bill.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
The business rarely sells out of its specific team allotments, and the prices can fluctuate during games depending on scores.

— Pete Sampson, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of allotment

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The measure, part of the annual State Department appropriations bill, now heads to the Senate.

— Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
The amendment, considered on the floor as part of the annual National Security, Department of State, and related programs appropriations bill, saw 103 Democrats vote yes.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026

Definition of appropriation

Verb

The teachers union has been unwilling to acknowledge the district’s lack of resources; now the union has to deal with the consequences of that painful reality.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
The effort was acknowledged with a hug and an autograph directly on the costume.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

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