Synonyms of grants

grants 1 of 2

noun

plural of grant

as in subsidies

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• subsidies
• allotments
• appropriations
• funds
• allocations
• subventions
• endowments
• entitlements
• annuities
• allowances
• assistances
• aids
• block grants
• grants-in-aid
• benefits
• stipends
• set-asides
• bequests
• trust funds
• legacies
• advances
• state aids
• reliefs
• trusts
• foreign aids

grants

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of grant

1

as in admits

to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly

you will grant that she is difficult to work with

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admits
• confesses
• acknowledges
• concedes
• agrees
• allows
• announces
• owns (up to)
• recognizes
• reveals
• discloses
• accepts
• confirms
• affirms
• tells
• declares
• fesses (up)
• publishes
• comes clean (about)
• yields
• says
• imparts
• proclaims
• informs
• professes
• broadcasts
• disburdens
• communicates
• talks
• unloads
• warns
• whispers
• betrays
• tips (off)
• unveils
• exposes
• unburdens
• spills
• gives away
• avows
• leaks
• breathes
• divulges
• rats
• breaks
• blabs
• squeals
• tattles
• wises (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denies
• disallows
• contradicts
• disclaims
• disavows
• negates
• rejects
• disputes
• covers (up)
• refutes
• disowns
• repudiates
• kids (oneself)
• conceals
• hides
• obscures
• rebuts
• negatives
• veils
• gainsays

2

as in confers

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

• confers
• awards
• gives
• provides
• bestows
• offers
• accords
• vests
• presents
• supplies
• contributes
• shows
• furnishes
• assigns
• donates
• extends
• allocates
• appropriates
• designates
• appoints
• proffers
• names
• sets
• fixes
• dubs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• revokes
• calls
• recalls
• repeals
• drops
• rescinds
• aborts
• invalidates
• nullifies
• abrogates
• voids
• withdraws
• annuls
• calls off
• retracts
• writes off
• takes back
• recants

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grants

Noun

For example, experts estimate that some 2 million buildings in Florida will need to be lifted to avoid frequent flood damage, but so far, little has happened, and federal grants are being delayed. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Following statewide legislation passed in 2025, Georgia’s public schools receive roughly $68,000 per school in state grants to spend on security measures, such as cameras, officers, crisis-response training or mental health support. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

The nonprofit provides grants for development and community-building initiatives in the Democratic Republic of Congo. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026

Local governments across the metro contribute funding to its operations, supplemented by grants and, recently, rider fares. — Ilana Arougheti july 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Its main activity is supporting new works on an international level through grants and commissions. — News Desk, Artforum, 30 July 2026

That is the bigger question behind canceling grants that study discrimination and discrepancies in health. — Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

That blueprint earmarked $10 billion in grants that would incentivize states to adopt its voting restrictions. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026

Harvard rejected those demands, prompting the administration to freeze more than $2 billion in research grants. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Verb

His ability to clog the middle and stuff runs grants the rest of the defensive line the opportunity to get after the quarterback when foes are forced into passing situations. — James Boyd, New York Times, 23 July 2026

The unlimited plan is $102, which grants full access to amenities including UV tanning, spray tan, red light sauna and many more. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Ticket buyers have the opportunity to purchase a 3-Day Premier Pass, which grants access to every Festival event, along with other perks. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 22 July 2026

Having been in the less-is-more handset business since 2014, Light has gone from making a complementary product for smartphone owners – 'your phone away from phone' – to building a primary device that grants you more quality time in your day. — New Atlas, 22 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

This initiative grants non-senior employees of KKR's portfolio companies stock options, fostering a sense of ownership and incentivizing productivity. — Peter Georgescu, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The act grants the NCAA absolute control over athlete eligibility through this antitrust shield, undermining federal and state law, specifically Title IX and who can compete in the women’s category. — Katie Uhlaender Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

His deflowering serves as sacrifice for the feminine force that grants these young women powers. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 July 2026