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grant
The act of providing a subsidy
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noun
The act of providing a subsidy
noun
A right or privilege that has been granted
noun
A contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
“He got the beer concession at the ball park”
noun
(law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance
noun
Any monetary aid
verb
Be willing to concede
“I grant you this much”
verb
Allow to have
“Grant a privilege”
verb
Let have
“Grant permission”
verb
Transfer by deed
“Grant land”
verb
Give as judged due or on the basis of merit
“The referee awarded a free kick to the team”
verb
Give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
verb
Bestow, especially officially
“Grant a degree”
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He got the beer concession at the ball park
I grant you this much
Grant a privilege
Grant permission
Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison
Grant land
The referee awarded a free kick to the team
The jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff
Funds are granted to qualified researchers
Grant a degree
Give a divorce
This bill grants us new rights
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