Grant: meaning, definitions and examples

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grant

[ ɡrant ]

^{Context #1}

financial

A sum of money given by an organization, especially a government, for a particular purpose.

Synonyms

allocation, funding, subsidy

Examples of usage

The government provided a grant to support the research project.
She received a grant to study abroad.

^{Context #2}

formal

To agree to give or allow (something requested) to.

Synonyms

approve, authorize, permit

Examples of usage

The committee decided to grant the request for additional funding.
I am pleased to grant you permission to leave early.

Translations

Translations of the word "grant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conceder

subsídio
doação

🇮🇳 अनुदान

🇩🇪 gewähren

Stipendium
Zuschuss

🇮🇩 hibah

🇺🇦 грант

🇵🇱 przyznać

dotacja
darowizna

🇯🇵 付与する

助成金
寄付

🇫🇷 accorder

subvention
don

🇪🇸 conceder

subvención
donación

🇹🇷 hibe

bağış
vermek

🇰🇷 부여하다

보조금
기부

🇸🇦 منحة

🇨🇿 poskytnout

grant
dar

🇸🇰 udeliť

grant
dar

🇨🇳 授予

资助
捐赠

🇸🇮 podeliti

subvencija
donacija

🇮🇸 veita

styrkur
gjöf

🇰🇿 грант

🇬🇪 გრანტი

🇦🇿 qrant

🇲🇽 conceder

subvención
donación

Word origin

The word 'grant' originated from the Old French word 'graunter' meaning 'to give, to consent'. It was first recorded in the 13th century. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the meanings of bestowing funds or permission. Grants have played a significant role in supporting various endeavors, from education to research to community development.

See also: granted, grantee, grantees, granter, granting, grantor, grants.