Grant

Definition

Grant is a verb and a noun. As a verb, it means to agree to give or allow something requested. As a noun, it refers to a sum of money or other resources given by an organization or government for a specific purpose.

Parts of Speech

• Verb
• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɡrænt/
• Respelling: GRANT

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɡrɑːnt/
• Respelling: GRAHNT

Etymology

The word "grant" originates from Old French "graunter," meaning "to allow or promise," derived from Latin "credentem," meaning "believing or trusting." It entered Middle English as "graunten," evolving into its modern meanings of giving or permitting.

Derivatives

• Granted (verb)
• Grantor (noun)
• Grantee (noun)
• Granting (verb, gerund)
• Grantable (adjective)

Synonyms

• Give
• Allow
• Provide

Antonyms

• Deny
• Refuse
• Withhold

Usage

The term "grant" is widely used in contexts of permissions and financial support. For example, "The council granted permission to build the park," or "She received a grant for her research project."

Related Terms

• Permission: Consent or authorization to do something.
• Allowance: A portion of resources or permission provided.
• Subsidy: Financial assistance provided by a government or organization.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To agree to give or allow something: Refers to permitting or providing something requested.
  • Example: "The judge granted the motion for a retrial."
• To admit or concede something as true: Describes accepting or acknowledging a fact.
  • Example: "I grant that the situation is difficult."

Noun

• A sum of money or resources provided for a specific purpose: Refers to funding given by organizations or governments.
  • Example: "She applied for a research grant to fund her study."
• Legal or formal permission: Indicates the official authorization for an action.
  • Example: "The grant of citizenship required years of paperwork."