Grant: meaning, definitions and examples

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grant

 

[ ɡrant ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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 | Verb

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

🇮🇳 अनुदान

🇩🇪 gewähren

🇮🇩 hibah

🇺🇦 грант

🇵🇱 przyznać

🇯🇵 付与する

🇫🇷 accorder

🇪🇸 conceder

🇹🇷 hibe

🇰🇷 부여하다

🇸🇦 منحة

🇨🇿 poskytnout

🇸🇰 udeliť

🇨🇳 授予

🇸🇮 podeliti

🇮🇸 veita

🇰🇿 грант

🇬🇪 გრანტი

🇦🇿 qrant

🇲🇽 conceder

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,347, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.