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grant
/ɡrɑːnt/
to give or formally approve
The university granted her a scholarship for her academic achievements.
The university formally approved and gave her a scholarship.
Law
formal
To give or formally approve something, especially money, land, or rights
The government granted the company a license to operate in the region.
The government formally approved the company's request to operate in the region.
Often used in legal or official contexts.
Business
Business
To formally approve a request or application
The board granted the request for additional funding.
The board formally approved the request for more money.
Common in corporate or organizational settings.
Finance
Finance
To bestow something, especially money or resources, often as an official act
The foundation granted $1 million to support education initiatives.
The foundation officially gave $1 million to support education programs.
Often used in philanthropic or financial contexts.
Collocations
grant permissionto formally allow somethinggrant accessto give someone the right to enter or use somethinggrant a wishto fulfill someone's desire
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal Usage
'Grant' is often used in formal or official contexts, such as legal, business, or financial settings.
Gold Rule
Formal Approval
Use 'grant' when referring to formal approval or bestowal of something, especially in official or legal contexts.
Word Origin
From Middle English *granten*, from Old French *granter*, from *grant* (large, great), from Frankish *grand* (large), from Proto-Germanic *grandaz* (large, great).
Usage Notes
The verb 'grant' is often used in formal or official contexts, such as legal, business, or financial settings. It implies a formal approval or bestowal of something.
Word Breakdown
grant
to give or formally approve
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