as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
your granting of an interview for this job opening will be much appreciated
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in admitting
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
you will grant that she is difficult to work with
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in conferring
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of granting
Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
The last one standing is rewarded with a financial windfall and the granting of a single wish, any wish.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
The labels have for the most part taken a cautiously experimental approach to AI music in the past several years, granting licenses to a few companies to create tools like AI voice clones or music generators, but suing several developers who didn’t get licenses for their models.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Though expert hikers can make the round trip in a day, many take up to three, granting extra time to float in swimming holes, scope out waterfalls, and take in the hanging valleys and lush forests pouring into the sea.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Then Berrios saw Andrade-Membreno, Diaz and a third person go to the jacuzzi with Andrade-Membreno hopping a fence to open a gate, granting access to Diaz and the third person, prosecutors said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
The best day to call these energies into our lives is November 1st, when Venus and the fortunate star Spica meet up in the sky, granting our wishes and bringing in magic.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
There’s bipartisan support for building data centers and for granting companies incentives to build them locally.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The event, presented by the Ocean Beach Community Foundation in partnership with the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association, invites guests to sample local cuisine through a tasting card granting access to more than 30 participating restaurants, breweries and wine bars.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Lewis did not respond to a list of questions from ProPublica, including one about not granting Ruiz youthful offender status.
—Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
Figure’s business centers around putting mortgages on the blockchain, which the company says speeds up the granting and funding of home loans.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
The last one standing is rewarded with a financial windfall and the granting of a single wish, any wish.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
In addition, the house includes two parking spots, granting ample parking space for two vehicles.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
The labels have for the most part taken a cautiously experimental approach to AI music in the past several years, granting licenses to a few companies to create tools like AI voice clones or music generators, but suing several developers who didn’t get licenses for their models.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Though expert hikers can make the round trip in a day, many take up to three, granting extra time to float in swimming holes, scope out waterfalls, and take in the hanging valleys and lush forests pouring into the sea.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Then Berrios saw Andrade-Membreno, Diaz and a third person go to the jacuzzi with Andrade-Membreno hopping a fence to open a gate, granting access to Diaz and the third person, prosecutors said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
The best day to call these energies into our lives is November 1st, when Venus and the fortunate star Spica meet up in the sky, granting our wishes and bringing in magic.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
There’s bipartisan support for building data centers and for granting companies incentives to build them locally.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The event, presented by the Ocean Beach Community Foundation in partnership with the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association, invites guests to sample local cuisine through a tasting card granting access to more than 30 participating restaurants, breweries and wine bars.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Lewis did not respond to a list of questions from ProPublica, including one about not granting Ruiz youthful offender status.
—Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granting
Noun
-
Customers in Texas and Arizona can receive parcels from the flying delivery liaisons, and Amazon has received beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) permissions from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which means the drones can, theoretically, start to scale for delivery.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
-
There’s a particular kind of excellence that happens when Black women stop waiting for permission and just build.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of 11 people — including his own family members — to make donations to his campaign.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
-
The doc feature records a news report on Taj Erlander, Swedish prime minister during much of Wallenberg’s imprisonment, admitting as much, conceding that his government had failed one of its greatest citizens by not pressing hard for his release.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Most people who acquire type 1 diabetes have at least one of two specific-risk-conferring gene variants, or alleles, in this region.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
-
The organization’s board considered reinstating her in May, according to a letter from board Chairman James Holton, who resigned in protest after conferring with an attorney.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Equity members have already voted in favor of a strike authorization.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
-
This practice has led some US lawmakers to push for repealing these authorizations, as Congress looks to wrestle back some authority over war powers and foreign policy.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The following year, the duo’s producer admitted that Morvan and Pilatus lip-synced, confessing that their voices weren’t even on the album.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
-
Nickerson was immediately terminated after confessing to the behavior, McKinzie wrote in an email to the congregation at the time.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The city appeared to have reached the final stage of awarding a three-year, $27 million deal to a new security company on several occasions this year.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
-
In no event will Sponsor be responsible for awarding more than the number of prizes specified in these rules.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
In 2014, Belgium became the second country in the world to allow child euthanasia, requiring parental consent.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
-
Carroccia strictly questioned the 20-year-old accuser’s definition of consent during the trial, according to reports.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Nas continued, acknowledging the prestige of an event like the Super Bowl Halftime Show.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
-
At a reunion special, Conner read a heartfelt letter acknowledging his past and emphasizing the possibility of healing, bringing both himself and Whitney to tears.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Granting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granting. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share