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grant
noun
verb
the act of providing a subsidy
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 5
- Starts with
- G
- Ends with
- T
- Contains
- RAN
- Scrabble score
- 6
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ɡɹɑːnt
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Meaning
Definitions
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”
In context
Example Sentences
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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